New York City is taking a step towards a more sustainable and efficient future with the launch of "Blue Highways," a novel shipping route that connects Brooklyn to Manhattan via waterways. This innovative approach aims to reduce congestion on city streets and lower greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing the East River to transport goods between the two boroughs. The pilot program, which is currently underway, involves a fleet of electric and hybrid vessels that will carry cargo between Brooklyn's Red Hook terminal and Manhattan's West Side. If successful, Blue Highways could become a game-changer for the city's logistics industry, paving the way for a cleaner and more environmentally friendly way to move goods around the five boroughs.
‘Blue Highways’ open: NYC tests the waters on a new way to ship goods between Brooklyn and Manhattan amNewYork
