August 18, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA
Governor Tom Wolf visited the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) to welcome Wan Hai Lines, Ltd. as the company completed their maiden call to Philadelphia, dramatically expanding trade between Pennsylvania and Asia. "The port is an economic driver, not only in Philadelphia, but across the commonwealth," said Gov. Wolf. "I've always known that the port is a huge asset for Pennsylvania, as well as our local and national supply chains. That's why I've made it a top priority to support PhilaPort by making new investments to help the port redevelop, expand, and modernize. Today's maiden call marks a new chapter for PhilaPort and our commonwealth, which will bring a big boost to the port and our economy here in Pennsylvania."Since 2016, Governor Wolf has invested more than $539 million in the port's infrastructure, warehousing, and equipment. Critical infrastructure investments included the purchase and implementation of three new super post-Panamax cranes at the Packer Avenue Marine terminal, the building of two new state-of-the-art warehouses, and the development of the Southport Auto Terminal, the first new port terminal in more than 45 years. Since implementing the infrastructure improvement plan, the port has realized record breaking cargo volumes, nearly 60 percent container growth, and created thousands of new jobs.Speakers include:Jerry Sweeney, PhilaPort Board ChairmanGovernor Tom Wolf, Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaMayor Jim Kenney, City of PhiladelphiaRandy Chen, Vice Chairman, Wan Hai Lines Ltd.Rita Chen, Deputy Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New YorkCouncilman Kenyatta Johnson, City of PhiladelphiaJoseph V. Martella, CBP Area Port Director, Port of Philadelphia
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