EDC announces South Brooklyn Marine Terminal reactivation
On Tuesday, May 8, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and local leaders announced plans to reactivate the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) as a major shipping hub with the Red Hook Container Terminal and Industry City, slated to operate as the Sustainable South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SSBMT), described as a vibrant cluster of maritime activity that will bring new industrial uses and add hundreds of jobs in the Sunset Park area.
President and CEO of Red Hook Container Terminal and designated operator of SSBMT Mike Stamatis told this paper about the plan.
“SSBMT presents a unique opportunity to expand upon and bring in different and new uses to the city such as offshore wind development,” he explained. “It would open up jobs and job training as part of a new and an exciting industry for local residents. It also gives us the opportunity to serve businesses that are here now that are having trouble finding places to do business.”