PhilaPort awarded $79.7 Million from EPA Clean Ports Program Philadelphia, October 29, 2024 — The Port of Philadelphia is proud to announce it has been awarded $79.7 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program. This significant funding will support climate and air quality initiatives and [...]
PhilaPort Strategic Plan » Destination 2040 PhilaPort Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan: Destination 2040 for a Thriving Future A Bold Vision to Elevate Port Capabilities, Drive Economic Growth, and Expand Capacity (Philadelphia, PA – October 8, 2024) PhilaPort is excited to present the PhilaPort Strategic Plan: Destination 2040 ("PSP"), a [...]
PhilaPort Statement on Work Stoppage at The Port of Philadelphia Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2024 via International Longshoremen’s Association NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 3, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend [...]
PhilaPort Launches New Public Relations Campaign: "Making Your Day Better" PhilaPort is excited to announce the launch of a dynamic public relations campaign aimed at increasing visibility and awareness of the vital role the Port of Philadelphia plays in our daily lives. This initiative is designed to [...]
via The Office of PA Senator Bob Casey Casey, Fetterman, Scanlon, Boyle, Evans Secure More than $217 Million for PhilaPort Funding will expand port to increase shipping capacity and efficiency Washington, D.C., September 20, 2024 – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives [...]
PhilaPort Welcomes Norwegian Cruise Line® to Homeport in Philadelphia Beginning April 2026 Port Starts New Chapter in Tourism (Philadelphia, PA – July 17, 2024) PhilaPort is pleased to announce that it will commence cruise operations in 2026, welcoming Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Norwegian Jewel®, which has the capacity to accommodate [...]
PhilaPort Appoints New Australia – New Zealand Representative Philadelphia, July 2, 2024 — T.G. Peiris, PhilaPort’s long-time Representative for Australia and New Zealand, has announced his retirement. PhilaPort Executive and Director CEO Jeff Theobald praised Peiris’ dedicated service to The Port of Philadelphia: “T.G. has been an ideal representative in [...]
PhilaPort Appoints New European Representative Philadelphia, May 23, 2024 — After 27 years of service, Mr. Lutz Ehrhardt has decided to retire from his position as PhilaPort’s representative in Europe. From his home city of Hamburg, he was The Port of Philadelphia’s liaison with ocean carriers, shippers, and government officials [...]
PhilaPort » FY 2024 Clean Ports Program PhilaPort Strategic Transition to Electrify the Port of Philadelphia Project (STEPP) Letters of Support U.S. Senator John Fetterman U.S. Senator Robert Casey U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon Senator Nikil Saval Senator Christine Tartaglione State Representative Ed Neilson State Representative [...]
PhilaPort Handles Livestock Exports Philadelphia, May 6, 2024 — PhilaPort CEO Jeff Theobald is pleased to announce the successful export of cattle via the Tioga Marine Terminal. 1,640 pregnant heifers were loaded in Philadelphia on April 3, and have now arrived safely in Turkey. They will help improve the [...]
