Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort)

PhilaPort names new European representative

After 27 years of dedicated service, Lutz Ehrhardt has decided to retire from his role as PhilaPort’s representative in Europe.

Based in his hometown of Hamburg, he served as The Port of Philadelphia’s liaison with ocean carriers, shippers, and government officials in one of the world’s largest shipping markets.

“Now enough is enough and it’s about time for the next generation to take over,” stated Ehrhardt. He will remain engaged in the shipping industry and will be active in various other...

https://container-news.com/philaport-names-new-european-representative/

MSC Indus 2 service completes maiden call at PhilaPort

MSC’s Indus 2 service made its first call at the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) on 27 April with the 6,730 TEU container ship MSC Michaela calling at the port’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal.

“This service gives Philadelphia shippers direct connections to India, Italy, Spain, and Portugal,” said PhilaPort in a statement.

MSC’s Indus 2 service map

“Shippers want more efficient options and this new India/Med service fits perfectly into our wheelhouse,” commented Jeff Theobald, executive director...

https://container-news.com/msc-indus-2-service-completes-maiden-call-at-philaport/

Governor of Pennsylvania confirms additional US$246 million investment at PhilaPort

Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf has announced a US$246 million state investment into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernisation efforts and improve regional economic stability.

This funding builds upon the Governor’s comprehensive US$300 million Capital Investment Program at the Port of Philadelphia announced in 2016, when Governor Wolf announced his Port Development Plan to redevelop underutilised areas of the Port of Philadelphia by investing more than US$300 million in the port’s...

https://container-news.com/governor-of-pennsylvania-confirms-additional-us246-million-investment-at-philaport/