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PHILADELPHIA TRADE AND LOGISTICS
Growth mode
Location, investments, collaboration fuel Philadelphia’ s ascent
By Karen Robes-Meeks
Philadelphia has always bet on itself— infusing the US Northeast with public and private funds for the enhancement of infrastructure, warehousing and equipment capabilities. Today, those investments are paying off in a big way.
In 2024, the Port of Philadelphia( PhilaPort) saw a record-breaking 841,751 TEUs, a 13 % jump from 2023. It also handled a record 281,819 units in new vehicle imports, an increase of 9 % over the previous year.
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