January 15, 2026
The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) capped off a milestone year in 2025, posting record container throughput and outperforming national and regional trade trends to remain a leader among U.S. East Coast container ports.
PhilaPort handled a record 889,268 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, representing a 6% year-over-year increase in container volume. This result exceeded overall U.S. trade growth projections of approximately 3%, underscoring Philadelphia's continued strength in the container market. Since 2020, PhilaPort's container volumes have increased by 39%, reflecting sustained, long-term growth.
Through November 2025, PhilaPort also outpaced other North Atlantic container ports, which collectively reported more modest growth, compared to PhilaPort's 7% increase over the same period.
A key driver of this performance remains PhilaPort's specialization in temperature-controlled cargo. In 2025, 64% of PhilaPort's containerized imports were refrigerated, reinforcing the Port's role as a premier East Coast hub for perishable goods and cold-chain cargo.
Source: Philadelphia Regional Port Authority