Truck congestion plagues many busy ports nationwide, as cargo volumes rise and bigger ships make calls at U.S. ports. GCT Bayonne is the first terminal at the Port of New York and New Jersey to require appointments. The appointment system is one of several measures GCT Bayonne has undertaken to streamline operations, including using remote-controlled cranes and other automation. GCT Bayonne was supposed to start taking appointments in late 2015 but delayed the launch for further testing. In Bayonne, turn time fell by 38% during a recent test of the reservation system, the Port Authority said.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 13, 2017 17:24 UTC