Via the Office of Governor Tom Wolf: Gov. Wolf Highlights Significant State Infrastructure Investments During PhilaPort Tour with U.S. Labor Secretary Philadelphia, October 29, 2020 — Pictured (L to R): Jeff Theobald, PhilaPort CEO & Executive Director, Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Mayor [...]
The Port of Philadelphia Celebrates Topping Off Ceremony of New Distribution Center Philadelphia, August 27, 2021 — Just under six months after breaking ground, the new PhilaPort Distribution Center reached a new high point in its construction. On Friday, August 27, a Beam Signing and Topping Off Ceremony celebrated the [...]
Stats Snapshot: July 2021 PhilaPort Sees 28% Increase Over July 2020 28% increase in container volumes over July 2020 Philadelphia, August 23, 2021 — The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) handled a total of 66,087 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July. Growing 28% compared to July 2020. Year-to-Date TEU [...]
PhilaPort’s Ed Henderson Transitioning to Business Development and Planning Role Philadelphia, August 4, 2021 — PhilaPort is pleased to announce that Ed Henderson, currently the Authority’s Senior Director of Finance and Administration, will transition to the newly established position of Senior Director of Business Development and Planning. He will begin the [...]
Packer Avenue Marine Terminal - Extended Hours Due to the high demand the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT) has been regularly scheduling night gate hours during the week (Mon-Thurs), as well as Saturday hours. Please see below for information regarding the extended hours. PhilaPort would strongly encourage any questions [...]
Stats Snapshot: June 2021 PhilaPort Hits New Port Record in June 2021 Philadelphia, July 22, 2021 — Breaking Port history once again, PhilaPort recorded its highest TEU count, handling a total of 67,446 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June. Growing 33% compared to June 2020; and beating the Port’s previous TEU [...]
PhilaPort Awarded $49 Million INFRA Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Funding for the construction of new multi-use berth at Southport Philadelphia, June 30, 2021 — PhilaPort has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to receive a $49 million grant from the 2021 Infrastructure [...]
Robert Palaima, a Globally Respected Leader in the Philadelphia Port Community, Announces Retirement Palaima Managed PhilaPort’s Tioga Marine Terminal Philadelphia, June 7, 2021 — Truly a man for all seasons, Robert Palaima is retiring after 31 years with Delaware River Stevedores (DRS). In a career that spanned 44 years, Palaima [...]
The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market Celebrates its 10th Birthday on June 5, 2021 Philadelphia, June 4, 2021 — It’s amazing how fast a decade can fly by. It’s been ten years since the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market (PWPM) opened the doors to 6700 Essington Avenue to its fully-enclosed, fully-refrigerated 686,000 [...]
PhilaPort IntraPort Corridor Development & Community Enhancement Project PhilaPort IntraPort Corridor Development & Community Enhancement Project PhilaPort IntraPort Corridor Development & Community Enhancement Project (Click to enlarge) Project Description PhilaPort, responsible for approximately 12,775 direct and indirect jobs in our region, has grown significantly [...]
