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PhilaPort Partners with Delaware River Stevedores (DRS) for Zero-Emission Yard Tractors and Charging Stations

PhilaPort Partners with Delaware River Stevedores (DRS) for Zero-Emission Yard Tractors and Charging Stations Philadelphia, December 18, 2024 — In partnership with Delaware River Stevedores (DRS), PhilaPort secured a Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the purchase of four new [...]

2024-12-19T15:19:53-04:00December 19th, 2024|News|

PhilaPort awarded $79.7 Million from EPA Clean Ports Program

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 [...]

2024-10-29T14:49:50-03:00October 29th, 2024|News|

PhilaPort Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan: Destination 2040 for a Thriving Future

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 [...]

2024-10-08T11:02:12-03:00October 3rd, 2024|News|

UPDATE: ILA AND USMX REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT.

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 [...]

2024-10-03T22:00:26-03:00September 26th, 2024|News|

PhilaPort Launches New PR Campaign: “Making Your Day Better”

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 [...]

2024-09-30T09:24:53-03:00September 24th, 2024|News|

Casey, Fetterman, Scanlon, Boyle, Evans Secure More than $217 Million for PhilaPort

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 [...]

2024-09-21T14:30:05-03:00September 21st, 2024|News|

PhilaPort Welcomes Norwegian Cruise Line® to Homeport in Philadelphia Beginning April 2026

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 [...]

2024-07-22T12:51:38-03:00July 16th, 2024|News|

PhilaPort Appoints New Oceania Representative

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 [...]

2024-07-02T09:16:35-03:00July 2nd, 2024|News|

PhilaPort Appoints New European Representative

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 [...]

2024-05-23T11:08:29-03:00May 23rd, 2024|News|
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