October 15, 2025
For the second year in a row, The Port of Philadelphia has been recognized as the most productive port in North America, according to the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) released by the World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Philadelphia also distinguished itself on the global stage, rising from 55th to 26th place worldwide in the CPPI. It is the only U.S. port ranked in the top 50 out of 403 container ports measured and recorded the fourth-highest growth in global rankings since 2020.
The CPPI, now in its fifth year, measures vessel turnaround efficiency at 403 container ports worldwide, analyzing metrics such as docking time, crane operations, and departure schedules. Philadelphia outperformed all other American ports, including New York/New Jersey (139th), Los Angeles (359th), and Long Beach (318th).
"This ranking reflects the exceptional efforts of our labor, management, and partners at Holt Logistics," said Jeff Theobald, Executive Director & CEO of PhilaPort. "Being recognized as the most productive port in North America for the second consecutive year reflects the excellence and collaboration that define the Philadelphia port community and shows that Philadelphia is not just competing, but leading."
Source: Port of Philadelphia