Transportation and Infrastructure

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Strategically located in the heart of the East Coast, Greater Philadelphia’s world-class transportation network offers a competitive advantage to companies operating in the region. Whether it’s raw materials, finished goods, or people, Greater Philadelphia ensures that businesses can move what they need, when and where they need it. Want access to major consumer markets? Greater Philadelphia’s central location brings 60% of the entire U.S. population within a two-hour flight radius. Our region’s transportation hubs and reliable infrastructure include a globally connected international airport, a dense network of interstate highways, a robust regional rail system, and access to several key ports. Add it all up, and you get more than enough options for efficient logistics and convenient travel in and out of Greater Philadelphia.

Top: Philadelphia International Airport employs 106,000 full-time employees and serves 32.24 million passengers annually to more than 140 destinations worldwide.

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5 International Airports Within a 90-Minute Drive

5 International Airports Within a 90-Minute Drive

5

International Airports Within a 90-Minute Drive

3 Major Ports (Port of Philadelphia, Port of Wilmington, Port of Paulsboro)

3 Major Ports (Port of Philadelphia, Port of Wilmington, Port of Paulsboro)

3

Major Ports (Port of Philadelphia, Port of Wilmington, Port of Paulsboro)

2 Class 1 Railroads (CSX and Norfolk Southern)

2 Class 1 Railroads (CSX and Norfolk Southern)

2

Class 1 Railroads (CSX and Norfolk Southern)

6 Major Interstate Highways (PA Turnpike, I-76, I-476, I-95, US-1, NJ Turnpike)

6 Major Interstate Highways (PA Turnpike, I-76, I-476, I-95, US-1, NJ Turnpike)

6

Major Interstate Highways (PA Turnpike, I-76, I-476, I-95, US-1, NJ Turnpike)

#1 Fastest-Growing Port on the U.S. East Coast (Port of Philadelphia)

#1 Fastest-Growing Port on the U.S. East Coast (Port of Philadelphia)

#1

Fastest-Growing Port on the U.S. East Coast (Port of Philadelphia)
-Port of Philadelphia, 2021

45 Million People Live Within 200 Miles

45 Million People Living Within 200 Miles

45 Million

People Live Within 200 Miles
-Philadelphia CVB, 2018

60% Of the U.S. Population Living Within a Two-Hour Flight

60% Of the U.S. Population Living Within a Two-Hour Flight

60%

Of the U.S. Population Living Within a Two-Hour Flight
-Philadelphia CVB, 2018

19.6 Million Total Passengers Per Year at Philadelphia International Airport

19.6 Million Total Passengers Per Year at Philadelphia International Airport

19.6 Million

Total Passengers Per Year at Philadelphia International Airport
-PHL, 2021

449,761 Sq. Ft. Of Cargo Space at Philadelphia International Airport

449,761 Sq. Ft. Of Cargo Space at Philadelphia International Airport

449,761 Sq. Ft.

Of Cargo Space at Philadelphia International Airport
-PHL, 2021

643,138 Tons Total Cargo (Freight + Mail) Per Year at Philadelphia International Airport

643,138 Tons Total Cargo (Freight + Mail) Per Year at Philadelphia International Airport

643,138 Tons

Total Cargo (Freight + Mail) Per Year at Philadelphia International Airport
-PHL, 2021

#3 Busiest Amtrak Station (William H. Gray III 30th St. Station)

#3 Busiest Amtrak Station (William H. Gray III 30th St. Station)

#3

Busiest Amtrak Station (William H. Gray III 30th St. Station)
-Railway Age, 2021