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    A tall ship the New Haven is docked in the port surrounded by numerous tugboats in the hazy sunlight

    New Haven Port Authority

    Connecticut
    East

    Overview

    The Port of New Haven, located in Connecticut, is the busiest commercial shipping port on Long Island Sound and serves as a significant maritime gateway between Boston and New York City. Strategically situated at the convergence of Interstates 95 and 91, the port boasts direct access to major road and freight rail networks, enabling efficient movement of goods throughout the Northeast region. The port district spans 366 acres and comprises a cluster of privately owned terminals that handle a diverse array of cargo, including petroleum products, general bulk commodities, scrap metal, metallic products, cement, sand, stone, salt, breakbulk, and project cargo. New Haven Harbor features a federally authorized channel depth of 35 feet, accommodating vessels ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 deadweight tons, and is equipped to manage both liquid and dry cargo operations. The port is vital to Connecticut's economy, supporting local industries and acting as a critical logistics hub with Foreign Trade Zone designation, innovative intermodal capabilities, and substantial warehouse facilities available for lease. These operations and investments underscore New Haven’s role as a cornerstone of the state’s maritime and commercial infrastructure.

    Facilities

    • Gateway Terminal (general and bulk cargo, petroleum)
    • New Haven Terminal (bulk liquid petroleum, warehouse storage, dry cargo, biodiesel production facility)
    • Finger Pier / Harbor Terminal (liquid and dry bulk cargo handling)
    • On-dock rail connections
    • Bulk liquid tank farm
    • Warehouse and storage facilities
    • Truck access infrastructure
    • Foreign Trade Zone

    Operating Hours

    Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; additional hours by appointment and based on tenant operations.

    Shipping Lines

    Major carriers serving this port

    1
    Maersk
    2
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
    3
    CMA CGM
    4
    Hapag-Lloyd
    5
    Crowley Maritime
    6
    Seaboard Marine