At present the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has undertaken a seaport renovation program involving $1 billion. Efforts are being made to increase the depth of the berths and channels of the harbor, in order to make the seaports, New Jersey the best in the world. High capacity cranes will be installed and the infrastructure of the port is being improved. It has also been taken into consideration to use environmentally friendly machinery. It is hoped that on the completion of the program, the seaport in New Jersey will become the most cost-effective and efficient seaport in the world. It will be able to successfully put an end to the greatest port problems- port congestion.
Most of the seaports in New Jersey are for passengers as well as cargoes. All together, the ports in New Jersey have 54 containers and can carry all types of cargoes like breakbulk (like cocoa, bananas and lumber), containers, RO-RO, live circus animals, automobiles and dry or liquid bulks. The seaports of New Jersey are known for its super fast service. It does not matter whether you are sending your goods to a distant town in Africa or the cosmopolitan city in New York, your goods with reach its destination on time.
The vessels at the seaports in New Jersey have temperature controlled transportation facility for pharmaceuticals and fresh vegetables and fruits. The seaports in New Jersey are also an important terminal for human traffic. There are several ships used by people to move from one port city to the other.
|
