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Shipping from New York

New York, NY freight rates It’s the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and one of the most populated in the world, it is an international and domestic hub for commerce and it’s located in the midst of the most densely populated section of the country. That means there’s no shortage of shipping options for companies transporting cargo in and out of New York City. The Port of New York and New Jersey operates two terminals within New York, one in Brooklyn and the other in Staten Island. In addition to airports in neighboring states, there are three major facilities operating in New York City that offer cargo services. John F. Kennedy International is the region’s busiest and biggest air cargo facility and accommodates long-haul direct and nonstop international traffic. It is home to 1,000 cargo companies and the entire air cargo area at the airport is designated a Foreign Trade Zone. Stewart International Airport, the most recent addition to the Port Authority’s airport system, is a fully-equipped, 24/7 facility capable of handling the world’s largest aircraft. Located at the intersection of Interstates 87 and 84, Stewart is perfectly situated for efficient distribution of air cargo to and from areas in the northeast, mid-Atlantic region, and the Midwest. It is also home to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New York Animal Import Center, which provides mandatory import quarantine services for animals entering the U.S. LaGuardia Airport specializes in short- and medium-haul cargo service. There are also a number of freight rail carriers, rail yards and trucking companies in the vicinity.

Shipping to Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA freight rates Known for the Liberty Bell, cheesesteaks, and for being the hometown of Rocky Balboa, Philadelphia is also a major shipping port. As part of the busy northeastern sector of the country, the City of Brotherly Love provides many shipping options. With great international port access, intermodal rail lines and an abundance of truckload freight, shipping to and from Philadelphia is very affordable. The Port of Philadelphia has seven terminals along the Delaware River that handle everything from vast shipments of cocoa beans to automobiles to steel and forestry products. Each terminal has easy access to I-95 and I-76. There are more than 300 trucking companies in the region with a combined 15,000 trucks, and the city is served by two Class I railroads.

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