The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has opened a new electric truck charging station at Port Newark, advancing its shift toward zero-emission drayage operations.
Located at the Truck Welcome Center (Marlin & Kellogg streets), the station features four 350 kW DC fast chargers, compatible with most commercial electric truck models.
A 10–15-minute charge can add 20–40 miles of range, helping drivers reduce downtime and complete more trips.
The chargers are currently available from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am daily, with 24/7 access expected in late 2025.
Charging costs $0.45/kWh plus tax, with potential idling fees to manage congestion.
Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole called the station “an important piece” in building a sustainable future for the East Coast’s busiest port.
Executive Director Rick Cotton emphasized the agency’s push to decarbonise the entire transport ecosystem, while Port Director Bethann Rooney said the move reinforces the port’s commitment to supporting electric drayage adoption.
The installation included flood-mitigation upgrades, LED-lit driver restrooms, and coordination with PSE&G for underground electrical work.
The station is part of a broader net-zero roadmap, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050 across all port authority facilities.
At the seaport, drayage trucks account for 48 per cent of GHG emissions.
The port has already reduced SO2 emissions by 98 per cent and NOx and particulate matter by over 70 per cent since 2006, even as cargo volume rose nearly 60 per cent.
In April, PANYNJ marked a new milestone, celebrating the maiden voyage of the ONE Eagle at Port Liberty Bayonne.
