The Port of Philadelphia has been ranked the most productive port in North America for the second consecutive year, according to the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) published by the World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The port advanced from 55th to 26th place globally, becoming the only U.S. port among the world’s top 50 out of 403 container ports assessed.
It also recorded the fourth-largest improvement in global rankings since 2020.
The CPPI, now in its fifth edition, evaluates vessel turnaround efficiency at 403 ports worldwide, considering docking time, crane operations, and departure schedules.
Philadelphia outperformed New York/New Jersey (139th), Los Angeles (359th), and Long Beach (318th).
Over the past decade, PhilaPort has attracted more than $1 billion in public and private investment in modernization, which has strengthened its service capabilities and contributed to regional economic growth.
Recently, PhilaPort acquired the 152-acre Mustin Yard property from Norfolk Southern Corporation, adjacent to the SouthPort Marine Terminal. The purchase secures the last major deep-water, rail-, and highway-connected site in Philadelphia, intended to expand cargo capacity, support intermodal operations, and generate additional employment.
PhilaPort is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania responsible for managing, maintaining, and promoting publicly owned port facilities along the Delaware River in Philadelphia.