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Port of New York-New Jersey Handles 503K Loaded TEUs in June Despite Trade Uncertainty

The Port of New York-New Jersey moved 503,016 loaded twenty-foot equivalent units in June, cementing its position as the nation's second-busiest container gateway behind Los Angeles-Long Beach. The figure represents a 6% increase compared to June 2025. Total June volume reached 769,422 TEUs, up 11.9% year-over-year. The strong performance suggests an earlier, front-loaded peak shipping season driven by changing federal trade policy. Geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics created uncertainty in shipping markets, yet the port maintained robust throughput. Through the first half of 2026, the East Coast hub moved 4,427,159 TEUs, remaining virtually flat with the prior year's comparable period.