Photo courtesy of the City of New York
Con Agg Global and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced July 6 a plan to establish a new waterside trans-loading facility adjacent to the Fulton Fish Market in the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in Hunts Point according to reporting by YIMBY.
The project, supported by equity investors BDT & MSD Partners and shareholder William J. Sandbrook, aims to reduce roadway congestion and promote sustainable freight transport via New York City waterways. Operations are expected to begin later in 2025, with plans for a more permanent facility pending further approvals.
The planned facility will serve wholesale food and beverage distribution for the Hunts Point hub and broader NYC metro area, and is projected to eliminate around 1,000 truck trips per month in the South Bronx. In addition to marine shipping, the permanent facility design allows for modular deployment and will accommodate cargo types including bulk aggregates and micro-freight such as heavy-duty cargo trikes paired with small barges, YIMBY reported. The system draws from European freight models previously implemented at local construction projects like Governors Island and JFK Airport.
Con Agg Global’s inland standard barge design and modular pier configuration will enable scalable and adaptable shipping solutions. The infrastructure is intended to move goods between Hunts Point and other maritime terminals such as the Downtown Skyport, furthering efforts to reduce truck dependence and enhance logistical resilience across the city.
“By shifting freight movement from our overcrowded roads to our underutilized waterways, we are easing congestion, improving air quality, and protecting the health of our communities, especially in neighborhoods that have been disproportionately impacted by truck traffic,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. “This project is a model for how we can build a more sustainable and resilient freight system that serves New Yorkers now and into the future.”
As reported, the City also recently removed the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge from Hunts Point waterfront and announced a new marine terminal at the location.
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