Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority

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The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Is a self-supporting public benefit corporation dedicated to broadening its industrial base, expanding job opportunities, and improving the quality of life for the people of northern New York. The OBPA is commited to economic development and selling the city of Ogdensburg to the world. The Port of Ogdensburg is Foreign Trade Zone qualified. The Port Authority web site has helpful information about the northern New York region, transportaion in the area, economic development, port facilities, and real estate on the St. Lawrence river. Visit our web site for information on why your business should consider locating an office in Ogdensburg. Information on rail transportation, Ogdensburg International Airport, land transportaion, and the Port of Ogdensburg, located on the St. Lawrence River is provided on the site.

The Port of Ogdensburg is the only U.S. port on the St. Lawrence Seaway, and is the northernmost port in New York State. Owned and operated by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, the Port of Ogdensburg provides a full range of marine terminal services. Located at latitude 44 42° N, longitude 75 30° W, the Port of Ogdensburg is 60 miles (96km) east of Lake Ontario. The Port serves a number of large cities in northern New York State, including Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany, and Utica. The Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario is only 57 miles (91km) from the port, and Kingston, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec are both within 100 miles (160 km). The Port of Ogdensburg is closer to Northern Europe than other U.S. Ports, thus making it highly economical for ships to deliver cargo to Ogdensburg. This strategic location on the St. Lawrence Seaway provides the markets of the major northeastern cities (New York City, Boston and Philadelphia) with convenient access to ships traveling from Northern Europe. WAREHOUSE AND BULK STORAGE The Port of Ogdensburg boasts clean, modern and efficient general cargo facilities with over 125,000 square feet of warehousing. A newly constructed 30,000 square foot bulk storage warehouse offers the flexibility needed to expedite the discharging or loading of agricultural and industrial commodities. All warehouses are fully bonded, and heated and insulated facilities are available. INTERMODAL LOADING The Port of Ogdensburg operates bulk loading conveyors designed to load 100-pound material at the rate of 1100 short tons per hour. The Port has the ability to provide shoreside cranes, which range from 50 tons to 220 tons. Roll-on/roll-off service is available. HARBOR AND DOCK STATISTICS The harbor and slip depths at the Port of Ogdensburg are 27 feet (8.2 m), which is standard Seaway depth. The marine terminal has a newly extended 1,250 foot (381 m) wharf. The dock height is 10 feet above water level and is designed for live loading surcharge of 1,000 pounds per square foot. Low water datum elevation is 242.2 feet above sea level. At the Port, the OBPA has developed a $12.1 million capital expansion program. Over the next ten years outside and inside storage areas and berthing capacity will be expanded and cargo-handling equipment will be replaced or upgraded.

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