Author: Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue Tourism, as an economic activity, relies on transportation to bring tourists to destinations, and transportation can be part of the touristic experience. 1. The Emergence of the Tourism Industry Since the 1970s where tourism became increasingly affordable, the number of international tourists has more than doubled.
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On-Dock Rail Lifts, Port of New York, 1991-2016
Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The promotion of rail transport has been a priority to improve the efficiency of the port, especially at Port Elizabeth and Port Newark, which are the main container terminals. Three ‘ExpressRail’ on-dick rail terminals were built; Port Newark, Elizabeth and Staten
Port Inland Distribution Network of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
As a growing share of the consumption of vast markets such as BostWash is being supplied by international sources new systems of inland freight distribution are being established. Many ports see growth opportunities and potential to capture added value activities, particularly at inland freight distribution clusters. Such expectations are however
Freight handled at New York’s Major Airports, 1985-2022
Source: PANYNJ. JFK (John F Kennedy) and EWR (Newark Liberty International) are the two major freight airports servicing the New York metropolitan area. While the amount of air cargo fluctuates according to economic cycles (growth and recessions), it has leveled off since the beginning of the 21st century, with New
Passengers Handled at New York’s Major Airports, 1989-2022
Source: PANYNJ. The three major airports of the metropolitan area of New York, LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), and John F Kennedy (JFK), jointly handle more than 120 million passengers annually, making New York among the top 5 air transport markets in the world. Traffic handled by the airports
Inland Flows, Port of New York c2010
Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The hinterland of the port of New York is well defined, with 80% of the inbound traffic bound to the New York metropolitan area and adjacent states. From an exports perspective, the hinterland is slightly less defined as exporters across the
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Continue readingContainer Traffic Handled by the Port of New York, 1991-2016
Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While the New York metropolitan area houses 20 million people, an extra 80 million can be reached within 24 hours, making the direct market area of the port of New York the largest in North America and one of the most
Distribution of General Cargo Operations, Port of New York, 1959, 1987 and 2000
Source for years 1959 and 1987: Moss, M.L. (1988) “New York vs. New Jersey: A New Perspective”, Portfolio, Summer. Source for year 2000: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The above figure depicts a classic example of port terminal expansion and relocation. Most, if not all, port activities