Overview
Crowley American Transport Inc @ Petty Island is an operational harbour facility in Pennsauken, New Jersey, on the Delaware River. It serves as a marine terminal for cargo handling in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Crowley American Transport Inc @ Petty Island is a harbour facility located at 36th Street on the Delaware River in Pennsauken, Camden County, New Jersey. The facility is operational and serves as a marine terminal for Crowley American Transport, a major shipping and logistics company. Situated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, it benefits from proximity to major transportation networks and industrial infrastructure. 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 harbour handling cargo, it must comply with MARPOL Annexes for pollution prevention, including oil spill response plans and waste management. Typical operations involve containerized and bulk cargo, with on-site equipment for loading and unloading vessels. This harbour plays a key role in regional trade, supporting the movement of goods through the Delaware River shipping channel. Its location near Philadelphia and Camden makes it an important node in the Northeast U.S. supply chain. Environmental management focuses on stormwater runoff control and spill prevention to protect the Delaware River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The facility is located on the Delaware River, a major estuary and tidal river that supports diverse aquatic habitats. Operations involve cargo handling, which can generate stormwater runoff containing pollutants such as sediments, oils, and metals. The facility must implement best management practices for stormwater control and oil-water separation to minimize environmental impact. Proximity to urban areas also requires careful management of noise and air emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 36th Street on the Delaware River in Pennsauken, Camden County, New Jersey, United States.
It is an operational harbour facility used for marine cargo handling, serving as a terminal for Crowley American Transport.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP), NPDES permits for stormwater, and MARPOL Annexes for pollution prevention, including oil spill response and waste management.
Harbours in New Jersey implement stormwater management plans, spill prevention controls, and waste disposal procedures to protect water quality in the Delaware River and comply with state and federal regulations.
The Delaware River is a major shipping channel connecting Philadelphia to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting significant commercial traffic and industrial activity. Harbours along the river facilitate regional trade and logistics.
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