Ship Philly First! 

Ship Philly First!: Episode 12

Ship Philly First!: Episode 12│ Welcome to “Cruise Philly First!” In this special edition of “Ship Philly First!” we’re taking a new course to highlight an exciting new development at PhilaPort.

This episode celebrates a major milestone for The Port of Philadelphia, the upcoming maiden call of the Norwegian Jewel.  Beginning April 16, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line launches service from Philadelphia to Bermuda and other exciting destinations, bringing a new era of cruising to the region.

Joining us for this special episode are PhilaPort Board Chairman Michael Pearson, NCL Holdings Executive Vice Presidents Dan Farkas, Visit Philly President & CEO Angela Val and AAA Manager of Public Relations & Government Affairs Jana Tidwell.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 11

Ship Philly First!: Episode 11│Special guests on this episode of “SPF!” include PhilaPort Board Chairman Michael Pearson and PhilaPort Executive Director and CEO Jeff Theobald. They discuss updates to PhilaPort’s Strategic Plan, Destination 2040, as well as the recent acquisition of the 152 acre Mustin Yard.

Read more about the Mustin Yard Acquisition

Ship Philly First!: Episode 10

Ship Philly First!: Episode 10│ We are excited to share new videos from our “Ship Philly First!” (“SPF!”) series. This recap brings together highlights from earlier episodes and offers a preview of what viewers can look forward to as the series continues.

Each episode features special guests, unique topics, and showcases one or more of our terminals or commodities to give viewers an inside look at how world-class trade happens right here in Philly. Stay tuned for more episodes of “Ship Philly First!”

Ship Philly First!: Episode 9

Ship Philly First!: Episode 9│ Special guest for this episode of “SPF!” is Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding. In this special edition of “SPF!” Secretary Redding discusses a unique export of pregnant heifers to Turkey and Azerbaijan, along with the importance of PA Agriculture.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 8, Pt. 1

Ship Philly First!: Episode 8, Pt. 1│ A special two-part edition of “SPF!” covering the arrival of the CMA CGM Marco Polo. With a capacity of 16,020 TEU and stretching 1,300 ft. in length, CMA CGM Marco Polo broke records at the largest vessel to ever call The Port of Philadelphia.

Special guests for this episode: PhilaPort Board Chairman, Michael Pearson and President of Holt Logistics, Leo Holt.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 8, Pt. 2

Ship Philly First!: Episode 8, Pt. 2│ A special two-part edition of “SPF!” covering the arrival of the CMA CGM Marco Polo, the largest vessel to ever call The Port of Philadelphia.

Special guests for this episode: PhilaPort CEO, Jeff Theobald, President of the Pilots Association, David Cuff.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 7

Ship Philly First!: Episode 7 │ Featuring: Hubert Manns, COO Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc. and J.H. Stevedoring at PhilaPort’s Forest Products Center.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 6

Ship Philly First!: Episode 6│ Featuring: Harvey Weiner, President Dependable Distribution Services at Pier 84.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 5

Ship Philly First!: Episode 5│ Featuring: Michael Pearson, PhilaPort Board Chairman.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 4

Ship Philly First!: Episode 4│ Featuring: Andrew Sentyz, President of Delaware River Stevedores (DRS) at the Tioga Marine Terminal.

Ship Philly First!: Introduction

Ship Philly First!: Introduction│ Officially introducing PhilaPort’s new mini-series “Ship Philly First!”

Each episode will feature special guests, topics, and one or more of our terminals and/or commodities, to give you a better look at The Port of Philadelphia. We hope you enjoy this series and come back for more episodes when they drop.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 3, Pt. 1

Ship Philly First!: Episode 3, Pt. 1 │ Featuring: Tom Kovacevich, President of TMK Produce and Larry Antonucci, President of 721 Logistics/J&K Fresh East, at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 3, Pt. 2

Ship Philly First!: Episode 3, Pt. 2 │ Featuring: Tom Kovacevich, President of TMK Produce and Larry Antonucci, President of 721 Logistics/J&K Fresh East, at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market.

Ship Philly First!: Episode II

Ship Philly First!: Episode II │ Featuring: Sean Mahoney, PhilaPort Senior Director, Marketing & Leo Holt, President of Holt Logistics at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal.

Ship Philly First!: Episode 1

Ship Philly First!: Episode 1 │ Featuring: Jerry Sweeney, PhilaPort Board Chairman & Damon Jericho, Global Director – Ports and Terminals at Hatch.