Pennsylvania announced a $371.5 million state capital investment in the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) on October 13.
The Pennsylvania state government expects the package to unlock a further $466 million. That comprises more than $200 million from private-sector investors and $266 million from the federal government, taking the total expansion programme to more than $837 million. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Holt Logistics would contribute $100 million of the private investment.
The main project involves building a 2,000-foot (610-metre) berth at Southport Marine Terminal. No new berth has been built at the terminal in 50 years, and the project will expand the port's capacity for automobile and container cargo.
The state allocations include $31 million for dredging at Southport Berth I and $145 million for reclamation at Southport Berth II and the North Wharf.
A further $109.4 million is allocated for land acquisition and $58.1 million for cranes and other equipment.
The programme also covers development of the 152-acre (61.5-hectare) Mustin Yard next to Southport, which PhilaPort acquired from Norfolk Southern in September 2025. It also includes upgrades to the Tioga Marine Terminal berth to handle barges transporting liquid bulk and vessels carrying breakbulk.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s office projects that the expansion will increase container capacity across PhilaPort's facilities by 122 per cent and automobile capacity by 18 per cent.
PhilaPort handled a record 889,268 TEU in 2025, up six per cent year on year.
