Philadelphia Ranks #1 in North America for Productivity for the Second Year in a Row Philadelphia, October 9, 2025 — For the second year in a row, The Port of Philadelphia has been recognized as the most productive port in North America, according to the 2024 Container Port Performance Index [...]
PhilaPort Acquires 152-Acre Mustin Yard Philadelphia, September 30, 2025 — PhilaPort today announced that it has acquired the Mustin Yard Property from Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC). Located adjacent to PhilaPort’s SouthPort Marine Terminal, the 152-acre Mustin Yard represents the last available land at the nexus of deep water, rail, [...]
Originally Published in The Produce News on July 3, 2025 PhilaPort continues to invest to maintain status as East Coast port leader With its proximity to major population centers such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, the Delaware River is the top shipping point on the East Coast [...]
via PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Shapiro Administration Extends Program to Attract New Cargo to Pennsylvania Ports, Grow Pennsylvania’s Logistics Industry Carriers transporting cargo in containers encouraged to apply to Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program. Containerized cargo has grown at PA ports, securing jobs at port terminals and increasing economic [...]
PhilaPort Announces New Director of Human Resources PhilaPort is pleased to announce Jennifer Davies as its new Director of Human Resources, effective February 24th Philadelphia, February 26, 2025 — With over 15 years of experience in human resources, Jennifer is a strategic HR leader known for cultivating strong organizational cultures [...]
Originally Published in the American Journal of Transportation on February 18, 2025 PhilaPort isn’t satisfied with status quo in dynamic East Coast port race PhilaPort is in expansion mode and interest from ocean carriers’ cargo owners is boosting interest. Philadelphia, PA – Once considered a hidden gem lying in wait amid [...]
PhilaPort Marks Historic Milestones with Major Infrastructure Developments and Record Volumes Philadelphia, January 22, 2025 — PhilaPort is pleased to celebrate a year of outstanding achievements and milestones. In 2024, the port welcomed the largest vessel ever to call the Port of Philadelphia. The CMA CGM Marco Polo, with a [...]
Originally Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on January 15, 2024 Philly’s port saw record container volume last year — but some warn it’s losing business to competitors Even as stakeholders celebrated that milestone, members of the board that governs Philadelphia's port authority cautioned that competitor ports in Wilmington, Del., and Baltimore [...]
Originally Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on December 14, 2024 Philly’s Fresh Fruit Empire Philadelphia imports more fresh fruit than any other U.S. port, according to S&P Global data. But with increased competition, can the city retain its market edge? Philadelphia, PA – Most of Philadelphia's biggest industries are highly visible: office [...]
First Chilean Grapes Arrive at PhilaPort Under New Systems Approach Philadelphia, December 19, 2024 — The Port of Philadelphia has received its first shipment of Chilean grapes under the innovative Systems Approach, marking a significant milestone in international trade. The grapes arrived at PhilaPort’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal on Wednesday, [...]
