A $270 million integrated cargo handling facility has been inaugurated at JFK Airport.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in collaboration with Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services, has inaugurated a new $270 million cargo handling center at JFK Airport, the first in 25 years. This 350,000-square-foot facility consolidates four cargo zones, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce truck congestion, and support high-value goods sectors. It features an advanced truck dock management system and temperature-controlled spaces for pharmaceuticals and perishables. The project is part of a broader initiative to modernize JFK’s infrastructure and is expected to create 100 permanent jobs, prioritizing local hiring.