Produce Growers Mission

Produce Growers Mission. Get one on one business meetings (June 15-16, Philadelphia) with Mexican growers of many type of produce including avocados, bananas, broccoli, onions, garlic, grapes, limes, mango, papaya, pineapples, squash, peppers, tomatoes, tropical root vegetables and more. Pro Mexico support Mexican Growers. 

 By Luis Bringas

Learn about the new Sea Land Atlantico Ocean container connecting Sothern Mexico with the Port of Philadelphia offering six days from Port Altamira, and eight days from Port Veracruz.

Hear from US Customs and USDA officials about import procedures from Mexican Produce into the Port of Philadelphia. Meet customs brokers, warehouse companies, truckers and other supply chain professional companies.

Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market

The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is the world’s largest fully-enclosed, fully-refrigerated wholesale produce terminal, with 686,000 square feet. Its most distinguishing operational benefit is cold-chain protection for our fresh fruits and vegetables. PWPM merchants carry a full line of fruits and vegetables and serve all types of foodservice and grocery businesses.

Truck Access

All of our terminal facilities are located in close proximity, and have easy access, to all major trucking routes. I-95 runs adjacent to our port facilities, and I-76, a major east-west thoroughfare, has entrance ramps close to our terminals.

Over 300 local trucking companies operate in the region, with a combined total of over 15,000 trucks. These trucking companies offer experience in every type of cargo handling, and regularly meet a substantial demand on the part of our terminals for as many as 1,500 reefer trucks per week, as well as heavy lift and specialized trucks.

Railroad

Currently, the Port of Philadelphia’s facilities are serviced by two class-one railroads: CSX and Norfolk Southern. CSX provides daily service between Philadelphia and major Midwestern, Southern and Southeastern U.S. destinations. Norfolk Southern provides double-stack intermodal service between Philadelphia and major Midwest destinations. Service is also available to Canada.