Container Shipping to Newark (New Jersey) — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Newark?
- East-Coast powerhouse within the Port of New York & New Jersey (PONYNJ). The port complex moved ≈ 8.7 million TEU in 2024, the busiest gateway on the Atlantic seaboard. (panynj.gov)
- Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) efficiency. PNCT alone handles > 1.3 million TEU across 272 acres and is expanding capacity by another 1 million TEU. (pnct.net)
- ExpressRail on-dock network. Purpose-built intermodal yards move up to 1.5 million rail lifts a year, sending boxes inland to the Midwest and Eastern Canada without highway congestion. (panynj.gov)
- Special-cargo expertise. Dedicated cold-chain, pharma and auto facilities support high-value perishables, CEIV-certified pharmaceuticals and finished-vehicle imports.
- Integrated compliance support. Your iContainers manager files ISF 10+2, arranges FDA/USDA exams and schedules night gates to dodge weekday truck queues.
Our Container Shipping Services to Newark
Full-Container-Load (FCL) Shipping
High-volume shippers of furniture, machinery, apparel and consumer electronics favor sealed 20 ft or 40 ft FCLs for security and predictable landed costs. Typical port-to-port transits: Rotterdam → Newark ≈ 9–12 days; Shanghai → Newark ≈ 26–30 days on all-water Panama services.
Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) Shipping
SMEs moving luxury goods, specialty foods or pharma inputs consolidate via Antwerp, Hamburg, Cartagena or Caucedo and de-consolidate at Newark/Cranbury CFS sites, reaching Northeast buyers in 15–30 days door-to-door.
Alternative: Air Freight to Newark-Area Airports
For 2- to 5-day delivery, switch to air freight into Newark Liberty (EWR)—≈ 710 000 t of cargo in 2024 (panynj.gov)
— or JFK for global express links. Ideal for time-critical spares, high-value electronics and temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.
Container shipping rates to Newark
How much does it cost to ship a container to Newark?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Newark?
| Mode & Lane | Typical Transit Window* |
|---|---|
| FCL – N. Europe → Newark | 9 – 14 days |
| FCL – Asia → Newark (all-water via Panama) | 26 – 35 days |
| LCL – Regional hubs | 15 – 30 days |
| Air Freight – Global | 1 – 7 days |
*Sailing time plus average terminal handling and customs.
Popular Routes and Gateways Serving Newark
| Origin Ports | Gateway Facility | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam • Hamburg • Antwerp | Port Newark / Elizabeth | North-Atlantic loops with weekly departures; quickest Europe–US East transit. |
| Shanghai • Ningbo • Yantian | PONYNJ (Port Newark / Elizabeth) | All-water via Panama; daily/near-daily Trans-Pacific departures. |
| Cartagena • Caucedo | PNCT | Feeder links for LatAm coffee, cocoa and tropical produce. |
| — | EWR (air) | 710 k t cargo in 2024; pharma & express focus. (panynj.gov) |
| — | JFK (air) | 1.67 million t cargo in 2024; global long-haul network. (supplychaindigital.com) |
Five Easy Steps to Book with iContainers
- Get an instant quote online for FCL, LCL or air.
- Choose your service level—port-to-port, door delivery, insurance.
- Upload documents (commercial invoice, packing list, ISF data).
- Track in real time via your dashboard.
- Clear & receive in Newark with drayage, rail or FTZ transfer anywhere in the U.S. Northeast.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Newark?
Common Commodities
- Furniture, home décor and DIY supplies
- Plastics, rubber goods and packaging materials
- Machinery, auto parts and finished vehicles
- Apparel, footwear & fashion accessories
- Coffee, cacao, tropical produce and cut flowers
Restricted / Permit-Required Goods
- Alcohol & tobacco (TTB permits)
- Lithium batteries and other hazmat (IMDG paperwork)
- Meat, dairy, plants and produce without USDA/APHIS clearance
- Used vehicles (EPA/DOT compliance)
- Counterfeit or IP-infringing items
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Newark
Not legally, but iContainers strongly recommends it—North-Atlantic winter storms and East-Coast labor actions can both increase risk of delay or damage.
Importer Security Filing must be lodged at least 24 hours before vessel departure from origin; late submissions may incur CBP penalties.
Yes. Goods stored in a bonded warehouse or Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ 49) can be manipulated or re-exported without paying U.S. import duty.