Tolls coming to an East River bridge near you
September 8, 2017 / Transit Issues / Opinion / On Point -TimesLedger
Benefits
Maximizes Transportation Efficiency
- Trucking to Gotham Dock vs. directly to NY locations reduces travel time from NJ origin to destination in NY market by a minimum of 50%
- Avoid road congestion
- Increased safety
- Avoid (current and scheduled increased) toll costs – dot.ny.gov – nbcnewyork.com
- 50%+ less trucks needed to move same volumes
Direct Access
Via Interstates – I95 | I78 | Truck Route 1&9 | 280
Via waterway – Passaic River/Arthur Kill
Proximity to Target Markets (nautical miles to target markets areas)
- Gowanus – 15 Miles
- Newtown – 20 Miles
- Flushing Bay – 30 Miles
- Mt. Vernon/Bronx – 40 Miles
- Jamaica Bay – 35 Miles
Area Maps
Barge Efficiencies
- Warm water dock 24 x 7 x 365
- Issues related to customers’ limited stockpile area are reduced by our close proximity and expedited turnaround time
- Up to 35% reduced cost with barge vs. truck delivery to Metro NYC & tri-state markets based on an average trucking cost sub 4.00 per ton
- Barges loaded, delivered, unloaded received back at Gotham within 36 hours
Millings
Testimonials
Congrats on what is surely going to be the next form of supply into NYC. That place is going to be a score. Very impressive.
PresidentThank you for bringing us along to meet – that was a great trip! You guys are the best! Truly honored to be associated together you you!
PresidentSo proud of your group – looking awesome!
VP, SalesEvolution & Growth
Planned Upgrades
- Installation of an automated bin system that will eliminate the re-handling of inbound virgin products, as well as ensure the capability to accurately blend various products to meet customer specifications as required;
- Installation of a state-of-the-art camera and ticketing system for inbound and outbound products;
- Expanding the physical footprint;
- Expansion of product line to include a hybrid, virgin, DOT-approved, C33 sand;
- Long term, competitively priced contracts for millings disposal;
- Definitive progress for the planning and building of self-unloading barges that will reduce costs for current customers and provide service to facilities that do not have the ability to unload waterborne delivery.
Our Company
Gotham Aggregates is a stevedoring and logistics company that acts as a conduit for the New Jersey, aggregates-producing companies to the metro NYC and tri-state, waterborne materials and commodities markets, managing all logistics related to the receipt and delivery.
With the ability to lighter global cargos in the New York harbor and inbound to the NYC and tri-state facilities, this efficient and cost-effective logistics management improves the margins for both suppliers and customers.
Our Operation
Capability to receive large deliveries
Capability to receive via lightering, unload and distribute international cargos of salt