RATE INDEX

Drayage Rates — New York / New Jersey

The Port of New York/New Jersey is the second most expensive US drayage market, driven by high local labor costs, urban congestion, tunnel and bridge tolls, and the complexity of operating across multiple terminals in the Newark Bay area. Turn times at NY/NJ are highly variable and directly affect carrier cost-per-move.

Rate benchmarks are estimates for a standard 40' dry container, local move. Last updated: May 2026. Actual rates vary by carrier and market conditions — always confirm directly.

$310 - $480
BASE RATE
21%
FUEL SURCH.
$40 - $65
CHASSIS SPLIT
+2%
YOY TREND
359
CARRIERS

Surcharges & Fees

CHARGE
AMOUNT
NOTES
Chassis Split Fee
$40 - $65
Higher than national average due to PANYNJ terminal geography and multi-location chassis pool distribution.
Toll Surcharge
$30 - $80
Bridge and tunnel tolls (Goethals, Bayonne, Holland, Lincoln) for moves between NJ terminals and NYC/Long Island delivery points.
Port Congestion Surcharge
$50 - $150
Applied during peak seasons or terminal backlog events. Not always active.
Overweight / Tri-Axle
$150 - $350
Tri-axle chassis required for containers over NJ weight limits. Additional equipment cost passed through.
NY Congestion Pricing (CBD)
Varies
For deliveries into Manhattan's Central Business District. Check current surcharge with carrier.

Market Context

NY/NJ turn times average 90–180 minutes per gate transaction under normal conditions, rising to 4+ hours during vessel surges or terminal system outages. Carriers factor expected turn time into their pricing — moves with predictably short turn times attract lower rates. The PANYNJ's ongoing terminal modernization program (new gates at GCT Bayonne, expanded appointment slots at Port Newark) is gradually improving throughput, but NY/NJ remains a challenging high-cost environment.

Base Rate
One-way local move, 40' dry container, port to warehouse within 25 miles. No fuel surcharge, chassis, or port fees included.
Fuel Surcharge
Percentage added on top of base rate. Tracks diesel index, updated monthly by most carriers.
Chassis Split
Added when carrier must collect chassis from a separate pool location before the terminal gate.
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