Jobs & Economy in Elizabeth
Elizabeth's economy runs on a real, genuinely direct proximity to two of the region's most significant transportation-logistics anchors.
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Learn morePort Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal: a national logistics anchor
Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal, sitting directly within Elizabeth, is the principal container-ship facility for the entire New York metro region and the northeastern United States -- a genuinely major national logistics anchor.
Newark Liberty International Airport sits partly within the city
Newark Liberty International Airport straddles the Essex/Union county line, with part of the airport sitting within Elizabeth itself -- a genuine, direct proximity distinct from cities merely near a major airport.
The Port Authority: Elizabeth's largest-cited employer
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is Elizabeth's largest-cited employer, with Elizabethtown Gas Company and Elizabeth Public Schools/Board of Education adding further substantial local employment.
Key takeaways
- Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is the New York metro region's principal container-ship facility, sitting within Elizabeth.
- Newark Liberty International Airport sits partly within Elizabeth itself, a genuinely direct proximity.
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is Elizabeth's largest-cited employer.
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