b'62 JFKCARGONew Consolidated Cargo Facilityat Kennedy Intl Sets the Stagefor Future Growth BY JODI RICHARDS FACTS&FIGURESIn April, the Port Authority of NewPort Authority. Last year, the airport handled York and New Jersey opened the1.67 million tons of cargo, a 5% increase Project: Cargo Facility first new cargo center at Johnfrom 2023 and 25% more than in 2019, Location: John F. Kennedy Intl Airport F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) inmaking it the eighth-busiest cargo airport in Size: 350,000 sq. ft. on 26 acres25 years. Known simply as Building 260,the U.S. and 21st globally.Noteworthy Features: Advanced truck dockingthe 350,000-square-foot facility spans 26The Port Authority, which owns and management system; electric forklifts & equipmentacres and represents the first phase in aoperates JFK, reports that air cargo generates chargers; automated unit load device system tocomprehensive initiative to modernize cargo$11.4 billion in annual economic activity and optimize power usage; 3,000 sq. ft. of cooler spacehandling at JFK. This strategic shift to thesupports more than 93,000 direct and indirect for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals & othernorth end of the airfield will consolidate perishable goods jobs at the airport. Even though JFK was operations from four separate cargo zones intoalready a key hub for global trade, realigning Cost: $270 million a single, modernized location and is designed Airport Owner/Operator: Port Authority to reduce congestion, streamline operations,cargo operations is expected to generate new of New York & New Jersey jobs and economic development opportunities enhance efficiency and unlock space for futureas well as improve service for industries that Facility Developer: Realterm development at the busy airport.rely on time-sensitive cargo. Primary Cargo Operator: Worldwide In addition to Flight ServicesBy replacing outdated facilities with a being the busiest U.S.modern cargo center, were preparing for Design: KSS Architects entry point for low-Construction: VRH Construction value internationalthe future and improving efficiency and sustainability at JFK, said Port Authority Project Timeline: Design began April 2019;e-commerce packages,Executive Director Rick Cotton in a written construction July 2021-Dec. 2024; grand openingJFK is a key high-valuestatement. JFK plays a central role in global April 2025 international cargocommerce, and this modern consolidated Key Benefits: Improved operational efficiencyhub, says SusanSUSAN WARNER-DOOLEY cargo center strengthens its position as & sustainability; reduced noise, emissions & roadWarner-Dooley, aviationa key gateway for high-value goods and congestion for airport neighbors; local job creation;commercial management director for the business diversity & inclusivityinternational trade. September 2025AirportImprovement.com'