Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Department of Correction (DOC), has announced the permanent removal of the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge from the Hunts Point waterfront in the Bronx. In its place, the city plans to develop a new Hunts Point Marine Terminal, which will serve as a logistics hub connecting maritime freight to last-mile delivery systems throughout New York City.
The proposed terminal is projected to create approximately 400 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions, while generating $3.9 billion in economic impact over the next three decades. As part of the redevelopment, NYCEDC will initiate land remediation to address historical pollution and unlock the site’s potential, with full remediation expected by 2027. The plan also includes a $28 million investment to expand the local greenway and improve access to the waterfront along Halleck Street.
Rendering of proposed Hunts Point Marine Terminal, via nyc.gov
Once complete, the terminal is expected to significantly reduce truck traffic by rerouting up to 9,000 trips per month onto marine routes, aligning with the city’s “Blue Highways” program to shift cargo transport to waterways. The facility will work in conjunction with nearby infrastructure, including a Blue Highways terminal developed by Con Agg Global, which is set to begin operations this year. Additionally, NYCEDC has awarded $1.4 million to the Greater Hunts Point Economic Development Corporation to launch an Economic Mobility Network that connects residents to jobs and workforce training in green and maritime industries.
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Maritime trade? That’s all over now to make us grate again.
Nice. Now let’s repeal the Jones Act.