Overview
BASF Corp @ Port of Newark Container Terminal is an operational harbour facility in Newark, New Jersey, United States. It handles container cargo at one of the busiest ports on the U.S. East Coast.
BASF Corp @ Port of Newark Container Terminal is a harbour facility located at 241 Calcutta, Newark, New Jersey, within the Port of Newark, a major component of the Port of New York and New Jersey. The facility is operational and serves as a container terminal, handling a significant volume of containerized cargo for the region. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the U.S. EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater management. As a container terminal, it manages cargo handling, storage, and intermodal transfers, with typical infrastructure including container cranes, yard equipment, and truck gates. The Port of Newark is a key hub for transatlantic trade, connecting to global shipping routes. Environmental management at the terminal focuses on stormwater runoff control, oil-water separation, and spill prevention to protect the adjacent Newark Bay and surrounding coastal habitats. The facility's role in the regional supply chain supports economic activity in the New York metropolitan area, handling a diverse range of containerized goods.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Newark Bay, part of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary, a sensitive coastal ecosystem. Container terminal operations involve risks from stormwater runoff, potential spills of fuels or lubricants, and air emissions from cargo handling equipment. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and VGP requires best management practices for pollution prevention, including spill response plans and stormwater treatment systems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 241 Calcutta, Newark, New Jersey 07114, United States, within the Port of Newark.
The terminal handles containerized cargo, including a wide range of goods shipped in intermodal containers, serving as a key hub for transatlantic trade.
Container terminals in the U.S. must comply with the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, NPDES permits for stormwater, and the Clean Water Act for water quality. They also follow OSHA safety standards and local port authority rules.
Environmental management includes stormwater runoff controls, oil-water separators, spill prevention and response plans, and regular monitoring to protect Newark Bay and surrounding habitats.
The Port of Newark is one of the busiest ports on the U.S. East Coast, handling a large volume of containerized cargo and serving as a critical gateway for trade between North America, Europe, and Asia.
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