Cartainer Ocean Line Inc - Harbour Facility in Linden, New Jersey

Cartainer Ocean Line Inc is a harbour facility located at 975 E Linden Ave in Linden, New Jersey, United States. The facility is operational and situated in Union County, providing marine terminal services for containerized cargo. Its location along the Arthur Kill waterway connects it to the Port of New York and New Jersey, one of the busiest port complexes in the country. As a harbour facility, Cartainer Ocean Line Inc operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater management. The facility handles containerized cargo, which involves typical marine terminal operations such as loading, unloading, and temporary storage. The scale of operations is consistent with a medium-sized terminal within the region. The facility's proximity to sensitive coastal habitats along the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay requires careful environmental management, particularly regarding stormwater runoff and potential oil-water separation. Its role in the regional supply chain supports trade and commerce in the New York metropolitan area, contributing to the local economy while adhering to environmental regulations.

The facility is located near the Arthur Kill, a tidal strait that connects to Newark Bay and the Raritan Bay, which are part of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. This area supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Container handling operations generate stormwater runoff that may contain pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management and oil-water separation are critical to minimize impacts on the surrounding water bodies.