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Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
http://www.philaport.com/

We are a plethora of temperature control amenities – from reefer plugs to on-dock reefer space, all backed by a huge, port-proximate complex of storage, processing, inspection and distribution facilities, including the largest contiguous refrigerated wholesale produce market in the United States.

Sean Mahoney
Marketing Director

Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia
http://www.consularcorpsofphiladelphia.org/

Philadelphia is a great international city. The first consulates in America were established in Philadelphia and today there are over 30 countries with representation here. We are delighted to partner with Ship Philly First in exploring and facilitating increased international trade. These maritime relationships strengthen both regional and global economies, building a better world through business.

Krista Bard
President, Consular Corps; Honorary Consul of Lithuania

Consulate of Mexico
http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/filadelfia/

The Consulate of Mexico has partnered with Ship Philly First to stimulate trade and commerce between the two countries and support a steamship service between the ports of Philadelphia and Veracruz,Mexico. Together we have helped several business people in the tri-state area explore contracts with potential partners in Mexico. The Consulate congratulates Ship Philly First for its commitment to bigger and better trade opportunities.

Carlos I. Giralt-Cabrales
Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia

Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
http://www.caccgp.com/

We recognize that Chile is part of the economic vitality of Philadelphia, and we want that to grow. The ports of the Delaware River are the largest nexus of arrival for fresh Chilean fruit in the world, including grapes, apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots, as well as, summer citrus products.

Ricardo Maldonado
Former Executive Director

ILA, Local 1291
http://www.ila1291.org/

Our flexibility and rapid turnaround combined with our strategic location allow us to get cargo more quickly to destinations throughout the Eastern seaboard, as well as, Chicago, the Midwest and Canada.

Martin Mascuilli
Secretary- Treasurer

Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River & Bay
http://www.maritimedelriv.com/

The port community is served by both large motor carriers and a variety of independent operators. Our direct access to a variety of national and state routes affords our customers multiple options for cost-effective and efficient inland cargo movements.

Dennis Rochford
President

Select Greater Philadelphia
http://www.selectgreaterphiladelphia.com/

The role the ports play in connecting Greater Philadelphia to the global community is key in driving new trade relationships and building upon existing ones. It also opens up the gateway for foreign direct investment into our region. The ports are an important infrastructure asset as our region looks to grow as a new energy hub in the Northeast.

Jeanne Nevelos
Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer

  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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