Logistics
New Jersey moves goods like no other state. Welcome to one of the most interconnected and affluent corridors in the country, where efficiency and connectivity meet commerce.
Download our Logistics GuideNew Jersey’s Logistics Industry is On the Move
New Jersey is one of the most pivotal logistics and distribution hubs in the world, perfectly positioned at the crossroads of commerce. Home to the second busiest seaport in North America and the busiest airport system in the United States, our State offers unparalleled access to domestic and international markets, with some pretty impressive neighbors in New York City and Philadelphia.
Our location, workforce, and comprehensive supply chain network fuel New Jersey’s logistics prowess. This unique combination has branded New Jersey as “the warehouse state,” attracting major companies like Goya Foods, Amazon, and Volkswagen to establish significant distribution centers here. New Jersey meets the modern consumer’s expectations for lightning-fast delivery.
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New Jersey’s Logistics Leaders
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Railroad density in the United States
Source: Choose New Jersey Research
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Strategically located foreign trade zones (FTZs)
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Busiest port on the East Coast (Port of New York and New Jersey)
Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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New Jersey Labor & Workforce Report
Incentives that Support Growth
The Emerge Program applies to qualifying projects that invest private capital into the state and create a minimum of 35 full-time jobs. It provides per-job tax credits ranging based on project location, bonuses, and the net benefit to the state. Tax credits may directly offset tax liability or may be transferred or surrendered for 85-90% of their value.
Learn MoreCompanies operating in Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) pay no duties on merchandise imported for manufacturing or assembling when the final product is exported outside of the United States. Duties are only paid when these products leave the zone for the domestic market.
Learn MoreThe Workforce 55+ On-the-Job Experience (OJE) Program supports private, non-profit employers who offer eligible job seekers the opportunity to gain work experience and may do so at no cost. OJE participants’ salary is covered for four weeks by a federal grant, providing employers with an opportunity to observe and train the employee before making a permanent hire.
Learn MoreThe On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program is eligible to all New Jersey-based companies who hire full-time positions. Employers are reimbursed 50% of new employee’s wages for a period of up to 26 weeks in exchange for providing training in a specialized skill set.
Learn MoreThe Federal Bonding Program is a unique job placement tool that provides employers with insurance for hiring jobseekers who have poor credit histories, are recovering from substance abuse, are on public assistance, or are justice-involved.
Learn MoreUpskill grants are block grants that are available to all New Jersey-based companies to help defray the cost of training of existing employees.
Learn MoreThe Opportunity Partnership for Business is available to all New Jersey-based businesses to support employers design the training program they need to fill a skills gap in their industry.
Learn MoreThe Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven training model that combines paid on-the-job learning with classroom instruction. The employer can develop training that aligns cohesively with their business needs.
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