As a result of the state’s geographic location, shipping is a major industry in New Jersey. The Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is one of the world’s largest container ports, which facilitates all types of transatlantic trade.

Major U.S. Exports to Italy in 2007::

• Pharmaceutical preparations -US $1.1 Billion
• Precious metals -US $1 Billion
• Medicinal equipment -US $600 Million
• Passenger cars -US $500 Million
• Industrial machines –US $400 Million

Major U.S. Imports from Italy in 2007:

• Industrial machinery -US $1.9 Billion
• Petroleum products -US $1.5 Billion
• Clocks, port typewriters, and other household goods -US $1.4 Billion
• Footwear of leather, rubber or other materials - US $1.2 Billion
• Medicinal, dental and pharmaceutical preparations - US $1.8 Billion

(Source: www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/country/index.html)