The Port of Ogdensburg is the only U.S. port on the St. Lawrence River, making it the eastern most U.S. port on the Great Lakes and the northern most port in New York State.

Located 60 miles (96 km) east of Lake Ontario the Port serves a number of large cities in northern New York State, including Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany and Utica. Ottawa, the Canadian capital is only 50 miles (96km) from the port, and Kingston, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec are both within 100 miles (160 km).

The Port of Ogdensburg is closer to Northern Europe than other U.S. ports, thus making it highly economical for ships to deliver cargo to Ogdensburg and then continue on to the Great Lakes and markets of Western U.S. and Canada. Because of this strategic location on the St. Lawrence Seaway, the markets of the major northeastern cities can be served by ships traveling from Northern Europe.

Clean, modern and efficient general cargo facilities with over 125,000 square feet of general cargo warehousing at the port, as well as a 30,000 square foot bulk storage warehouse offer the flexibility needed to expedite the discharging or loading of agricultural and industrial commodities.

The Port of Ogdensburg is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) qualified. Goods shipped into an FTZ are not considered within U.S. customs territory, but in international commerce. Therefore, goods entering the FTZ do not require formal Customs entry, payment of Customs duties, or government excise taxes and can enter without thorough examination.

Ogdensburg International Airport

Ogdensburg International Airport is owned and operated by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority. The airport maintains one paved, (5200 ft. by 150 ft.), and two sod runways, (1950 ft.) and offers both passenger and freight services. There are daily connections to the hub airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Railroads

Commercial non-passenger rail service in St. Lawrence County is provided by Conrail which serves Ogdensburg by interchanging with the St. Lawrence and Raquette River Railroad. This rail system provides fast access to national rail networks throughout the United States and Canada.

Highway System

New York State Route 37 connects Interstate 81 with Ontario Highways 16 and 401. The International Bridge is directly adjacent to the Ogdensburg industrial parks and connects to Ontario Highway 16 and to Highway 401, a multi-lane highway between Montreal and Toronto.

Trucking/Courier Service

Several local, regional, national and international trucking firms serve the Ogdensburg area.

Federal Express and UPS make daily deliveries and pick-ups in Ogdensburg in addition to four other couriers serving the area.

Taxi-Cab Services/Car Rental

Four independent taxicab services are available.

Automotive renting and leasing is offered by Dollar Rent-a-Car, Rent-A-Wreck and Chrysler Leasing System.