The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), today celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art $270 million consolidated cargo handling center at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As the first new cargo facility at JFK in 25 years, this new cargo center will consolidate operations from four separate cargo zones into a single modernized location, reducing congestion, streamlining operations and unlocking space for future development.
The JFK air cargo sector plays a vital role in the regional and national economy, supporting more than 93,000 direct and indirect jobs and generating $11.4 billion in economic activity annually. The new consolidated cargo handling center enhances JFK’s role as a premier hub for global trade and is expected to generate new jobs and economic development opportunities while improving service for industries reliant on high-value cargo such as pharmaceuticals, electronics and perishables.
“We are in the midst of historic overhauls across all of our airports, and this new cargo center is yet more proof of the transformation that is underway,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “This new consolidated cargo center reduces truck congestion, lowers emissions and creates good-paying jobs, all while supporting the industries that power the region and the nation.”
“By replacing outdated facilities with a modern cargo center, we’re preparing for the future and improving efficiency and sustainability at JFK,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “JFK plays a central role in global commerce, and this modern consolidated cargo center strengthens its position as a key gateway for high-value goods and international trade.”…