Press Releases

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 – [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]