Red Hook Container Terminal
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Freight transport, Shipping |
| Predecessor | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (ownership) |
| Founded | 1950s |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York City , United States |
Area served | Upper New York Bay, Port of New York and New Jersey |
| Products | Container handling, Bulk cargo handling |
| Owner | City of New York (since May 2024) |
The Red Hook Marine Terminal serves as an intermodal freight transport hub situated in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn, New York City. Positioned along the Upper New York Bay within the boundaries of the Port of New York and New Jersey, this terminal facilitates the handling of both container ships and bulk cargo, with a specialized container terminal on site.
During the 1950s, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) took ownership of the piers amid the period dominated by break bulk cargo operations. The establishment of the container terminal occurred in the 1980s. Labor services are chiefly provided by Local 1814, affiliated with the International Longshoreman's Association union.
The terminal’s infrastructure comprises two operational container cranes positioned along a 2,080-foot berth, complemented by 3,140 feet dedicated to breakbulk berthing. Additionally, there are two significant bulk-handling yards and nearly 400,000 square feet allocated for warehouse facilities. In October 2011, operational management was assumed by PANYNJ. That year, container throughput reached 110,000 units. The day-to-day operations were overseen by Red Hook Container Terminal LLC under a contractual arrangement with the Port Authority.
A noteworthy transition occurred in May 2024 when ownership shifted from PANYNJ to the New York City government. This transfer reflects a strategic initiative focused on upgrading and expanding maritime infrastructure along Brooklyn’s waterfront.
See also
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Howland Hook Marine Terminal
- Port Jersey Marine Terminal
- Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal
- South Brooklyn Marine Terminal
- Geography of New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary