Upstate Impact, Worldwide Reach
Port of Albany–Rensselaer | New York | United States
With four transport modes -- ocean vessels, barges, freight railroads, interstate highways -- the Port of Albany is Upstate New York’s largest public port and logistics hub, serving as a Port of Entry with on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection office and bonded warehouse. The Port is open and active year-round and includes deep-water shipping access and approximately 450 acres of land on both sides of the Hudson River in four municipalities. The Port of Albany is located 124 nautical miles north of the Battery in New York Harbor. The facility has recently completed nearly $100 million in maritime upgrades and more than $170 million investment in an expansion project. Opportunities exist to develop business operations and ship cargo. For questions or more information, follow link.
News & Updates
Port of Albany CEO Hendrick named to Foundation for Seaports of the Americas Board
(October 15, 2025) Port of Albany CEO Richard J. Hendrick, Sr. was elected to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) Foundation for Seaports of the Americas for a two-year term.
Port of Albany releases RFP for Wastewater Treatment Plant and Fire Pump House Construction
(October 24, 2025) The Port of Albany is requesting sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the construction of a packaged wastewater treatment plant and fire pump house at the Port of Albany’s fully permitted 85-acre expansion site (340 River Rd, Glenmont, NY) [RFP#2025-12 Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant and Fire Pump House].
Port of Albany staff accepts Board Appointments
(November 6, 2025) Port of Albany staff members have recently joined the volunteer leadership teams of regional and national business, non-profit, and maritime industry organizations in service to the community.
Albany Maritime Ministry Announces Holiday Season Activities and Call for Volunteers
(November 10, 2025) The Albany Maritime Ministry’s Holiday season includes its 2025 Christmas at Sea donation campaign, the Advent Open House and Beer & Carols fundraiser at The Warbler Brewery. For more information on how to volunteer or to donate, visit www.albanymm.us
Welcome to the Port of Albany-Rensselaer
The largest inland port in the northeast, the Port of Albany is located only 124 nautical miles north of the Battery in New York Harbor, on both the east and west sides of the Hudson River and has 450 acres in four municipalities – the city of Albany, the city of Rensselaer, the town of Bethlehem, and the town of East Greenbush.
Facts & Figures
450 Acres
Port district on both sides of the Hudson River
Deep-Water Facilities
30-foot berth draft of fresh water
Year-Round Facility
Open year-round with on-site security team
On-Site U.S. Customs and Border Protection
International Port of Entry
5,400 feet of Wharf
More than a mile of wharf (5,400 feet) on both sides of the Hudson River (+500 feet in design)
Heavy Lift Capacity
1,200 to 2,000 PSF on-dock capacity (+6,000 PSF in design)
350,000 square feet of storage
Four transit sheds and four warehouses of covered maritime space
Centrally Located
In the Northeast U.S. Close to NYC, Montreal, and Boston
Green Marine Certified
Since 2016
