About Newark, NJ

The ports of Newark and New York retained its position as the third-busiest port in North America, processing 7.2 million TEUs in 2024. The Port of Newark, part of the Port of New York and New Jersey, is one of the busiest container terminals on the U.S. East Coast and a critical hub in the global supply chain. Its container supply and demand are heavily influenced by a wide range of industries, including retail, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.

As a primary entry point for consumer goods imported from Europe and Asia, the port experiences high container traffic driven by seasonal retail demand particularly ahead of back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons. In conjunction to the consumer-packaged goods sector, the automotive sector, with major car manufacturers utilize the port for both imports and exports playing a significant role in container flow of this area.

The Newark, New Jersey port also supports the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, with specialized containers required for temperature-sensitive and hazardous goods. As global trade patterns shift and e-commerce continues to grow, the Port of Newark remains a vital logistics gateway, with its container volumes closely tied to both international manufacturing trends and domestic consumer behavior.

Eveon Containers maintains a healthy supply of 20ft, 40ft and 40ft HC Containers in this area. Out of stock notices are rare and delivery is within a few business days of ordering.

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What We Love About Newark, NJ

Recognized as the “First Port of Call” on the East Coast, the Port of New York and New Jersey located on the Hudson River, moves roughly 6 million containers annually. In 2020 the Port of New York and New Jersey handled cargo containers valued at nearly $200 billion. These volumes allowed the port to maintain its position as the largest on the East Coast, with nearly 32.4% of the total market share. The port handled 469,529 vehicles in 2020 and set a record high for rail cargo in 2020 as 705,895 containers moved through the intermodal network, a 6.2 percent increase over 2019.