News / Barges for Amazon? New York aims to shift parcels from road to sea

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New York City is turning to its waterways in the hope of relieving congestion brought on by e-commerce orders.

On Friday, the NYC Economic Development Corp made a ’request for proposals’ to “activate” various waterfront facilities for use as barge landings.

It read: “Increasing the capacity of NYCEDC-managed docks and piers for freight transit supports its objectives of improving transport in the city’s waterways, reducing emissions from truck-based transportation, and decreasing wear and tear on the city’s roads.

“NYCEDC seeks firms experienced in ...