PhilaPort is the fastest growing port on the US East Coast
PhilaPort achieved a 7% increase in container volumes in 2020. This placed The Port of Philadelphia as the fastest growing container port on the U.S. East Coast. These impressive cargo levels continue a decade-long trend of prosperity for the Port, which has realized 10% compound annual growth.
The worldwide COVID pandemic has created unprecedented difficulties for global supply chains. However, certain market sectors, such as perishables and forest products, have surged.
The Port of Philadelphia is well known throughout the world for its refrigerated cargo expertise. These cargoes include grapes, bananas, pineapples, mangos, plantains, blueberries and asparagus, just to name several. Despite hardships, people still need to eat, and consumers are seeing the benefits of fresh, non-processed foods. Cold supply chain expertise in the port community has allowed for the rapid movement of all types of perishable cargo products.
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PhilaPort Becomes Fastest Growing Port On The U.S. East Coast
February 8, 2021
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PhilaPort achieved a 7% increase in container volumes in 2020. This placed The Port of Philadelphia as the fastest-growing container port on the U.S. East Coast. These impressive cargo levels continue a decade-long trend of prosperity for the Port, which has realized 10% compound annual growth.
The worldwide COVID pandemic has created unprecedented difficulties for global supply chains. However, certain market sectors, such as perishables and forest products, have surged.