473: Sail Into The Future, with the Port of New York and New Jersey
Stephanie Dominguez, Assistant Director of Commercial Development for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, provides an in-depth look at the port's operations and future strategy. She leads teams responsible for trade development and port efficiency, bringing expertise on the port's competitive advantages and long-term planning. Dominguez stresses that proactive collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to sustainability are essential for managing future growth and industry disruptions. She shares insights from developing the port's master plan and negotiating transformative, partnership-focused leases with terminal operators to prepare for the next several decades.
Today I’m joined by The Port of New York and New Jersey.
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the gateway to one of the most concentrated consumer markets in North America, and the largest port on the East Coast. One hundred years after its creation, the Port continues to thrive with innovation, sustainable best practices, and a strong competitive edge.
Today, Stephanie Dominguez, Assistant Director of Commercial Development for the Port Department at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, will be talking all about the Port of New York and New Jersey. We’ll be exploring the big challenges and the infrastructure projects in development to tackle them. We’ll be talking about the importance of collaboration and industry-wide sustainability progress. And, given the current geopolitical landscape, we’ll be reflecting on exactly what the rest of 2025 is going to look like for the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Guest bio:
Stephanie Dominguez serves as the Assistant Director of Commercial Development, for the Port Department at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Leasing & Property Development and Business Development & Industry Relations teams. She leads teams responsible for overseeing trade development strategies, maritime relations, customer outreach, and port efficiency initiatives for the largest port on the U.S. East Coast.
Before joining the Port Authority, Stephanie was a defense civilian contractor for several years managing contracts for the United States Air Force, Army, and FAA. Her experience included roles in business development, contract negotiation, and project/risk management. Moving from the military to the commercial aviation sector, Stephanie worked for United Airlines under the Capital & Procurement role at EWR where she led the financial analysis efforts for capital projects, building compelling business cases.
An overview of the Port of New York and New Jersey, who they are and what they do.
Why organizations should choose the Port of New York and New Jersey, the many factors that give them their competitive edge and how, in turn, that can give companies doing business with them their own competitive edge.
Some of the biggest challenges of the last few years, and why resiliency, communication and collaboration Is key.
The Port of New York and New Jersey’s ‘Master Plan’, and how a predicted increase in volume will impact the port and local community, from challenges to investments.
From road improvements to improving navigation channels, the major infrastructure projects the Port of New York and New Jersey is focused on right now, and how they work with other key stakeholders.
The potential impact of those infrastructure challenges and opportunities, and the Port of New York and New Jersey’s approach to embracing the future.
The Port of New York and New Jersey’s new marine terminal operator leases with Port Liberty New York and Bayonne and the APM Terminals, and why they’re all focused on planning for the future.
Why collaboration is so important as the industry prepares for the future, and Stephanie’s advice for other organizations looking to improve their collaborative efforts.
Key sustainability initiatives for the Port of New York and New Jersey.
What the rest of 2025 will bring for the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Head over to the Port of New York and New Jersey’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with the Port of New York and New Jersey and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Instagram and X (Twitter), or you can connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn.
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