Ship Philly First

Balancing trade

World Trade advocacy groups in the Delaware Valley are eager to increase exports by helping area companies sell their products globally. The goal is to boost the overall economy by turning a sluggish sector into a powerhouse.

The push stems from a nearly ten-to-one ratio of imports to exports.

For more information, contact the World Trade Association, World Trade Center, Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia or the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia.

  Where We Are

Philly port is centrally located between New York and Washington
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  FAST FACTS

  • Superior intermodal connectivity to two Class 1 railroads
  • Immediate access to best highway network in U.S.
  • 45-foot channel connecting PA, NJ and DEL.
  • Unlike ocean-front mega ports, Philly is insulated from adverse weather conditions
  • Overweight legislation for sealed ocean carriers
  • Solid backhaul market
  • More than 300 distribution centers lie within the ports' hinterland.

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