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via Official Website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Announces $837 Million Investment in PhilaPort to Support Largest Expansion in Port’s History, Creating New Jobs, Expanding Global Trade, and Growing Pennsylvania’s Economy Philadelphia, PA (October 13, 2026) – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll visited the Port [...]

PhilaPort Welcomes Metsä Back to Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA (October 8, 2026) – Metsä is back in Philadelphia, bringing significant cargo volume and steady business to the city’s waterfront. The major Finnish paper company’s return is expected to bring approximately 260,000 metric tons of cargo annually through Penn Warehousing at PhilaPort’s [...]

PhilaPort Wins Two 2026 AAPA Lighthouse Awards "Making Your Day. Better.” campaign recognized for excellence in communications and public relations Philadelphia, PA (September 29, 2026) – PhilaPort received two 2026 Lighthouse Awards from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) during its 115th Annual Convention & Expo in New Orleans on September [...]

As published in Governing Magazine Eying Expansion, Philadelphia’s Port Turns to a Homegrown Leader Rich Lazer has built a career in government by “never burning a bridge.” As the new director of the Port of Philadelphia, he’s hoping to oversee its biggest expansion in decades. Philadelphia, PA (August 25, 2026) [...]

PhilaPort and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Celebrate Opening of New Cruise Terminal Ribbon Cutting Marks the Opening of Philadelphia’s Permanent Cruise Terminal as NCLH Announces $50,000 in Contributions to Local Communities Philadelphia, PA (August 27, 2026) – PhilaPort and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), parent company of Norwegian [...]

PhilaPort Recognized as Partner in Award-Winning Mustin Seaplane Hangar Project Philadelphia, PA (August 3, 2026) – The Mustin Seaplane Hangar Mitigation Project received the 2026 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award – Special Focus Award: Ralph Modjeski Award for Transportation Design, Preservation or Archaeology, recognizing the collaborative efforts of PennDOT, the Pennsylvania [...]

PhilaPort Ranked Nation's Most Productive Container Port for Third Consecutive Year Only U.S. Port Ranked Among Global Top 50 in World Bank and S&P Index Philadelphia, PA (June 18, 2026) – PhilaPort has once again been named the most productive container port in the United States, according to the 2025 [...]

PhilaPort Board Selects Rich Lazer as Next Executive Director and CEO Philadelphia, April 21, 2026 — The Board of Directors of PhilaPort has selected Rich Lazer as the next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of PhilaPort, ushering in a new chapter for one of America’s fastest-growing ports. Lazer will [...]

The Port of Philadelphia Welcomes Norwegian Cruise Line with Inaugural Call of Norwegian Jewel New Cruise Service Marks a Historic Return to Philadelphia and Launch of a New Era at The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal PHILADELPHIA (April 16, 2026) — PhilaPort today marked a major milestone with the inaugural call [...]

PhilaPort Closes 2025 With Record Container Volume, Leading U.S. East Coast Growth Philadelphia, PA (January 13, 2026) – PhilaPort capped off a milestone year in 2025, posting record container throughput and outperforming national and regional trade trends to remain a leader among U.S. East Coast container ports. PhilaPort handled a [...]