New York plans shore power for all three berths at the new Manhattan Cruise Terminal
New York is planning shore power for every berth at its main cruise terminal. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is working with Con Edison to bring power to all three berths of the redeveloped Manhattan Cruise Terminal on the Hudson River, and is studying options for the existing terminal while that work goes ahead.
The redevelopment is designed around the biggest cruise ships now sailing: two berths for ships of up to 8,000 passengers and one for ships of up to 6,000.
At a glance
| Manhattan Cruise Terminal shore power | |
|---|---|
| Owner | New York City Economic Development Corporation |
| Utility | Con Edison |
| Berths | Three, two for 8,000 passenger ships and one for 6,000 |
| Initial city commitment | US$20 million, announced in November 2025 |
| Passengers | About one million a year |
| Already in place | Shore power at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, plus a mobile system |
| Larger ships | Around 2032 |
Brooklyn first, Manhattan next
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal already has shore power, along with a mobile system to reach more ships. Manhattan, which handles around a million passengers a year and sits next to dense neighbourhoods on the West Side, is the bigger prize. The city made an initial commitment of US$20 million in its plan for the terminal in November 2025, and the power planning with Con Edison is now part of the redevelopment.
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