PHL · PA

Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort)

Northern terminus of Ramar's Atlantic network — FTZ access, Northeast distribution

PHL

port brief

Philadelphia is the northern bookend of Ramar's Atlantic Coast network. As a multi-terminal port system anchored by Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, PhilaPort handles container, breakbulk, ro/ro, and project cargo across the Delaware River. Ramar drays from Philadelphia for industrial chemical freight, lithium-battery and EV-component freight, and freight-forwarder customers consolidating Northeast cargo to inland points.

Philadelphia's FTZ status — designated FTZ #35 covering the broader region — makes it strategically valuable for customers deferring duties on Class 8 chemical imports and Class 9 battery freight. Ramar coordinates bonded movement from Philadelphia terminals to FTZ-eligible inland warehouses and to direct consignee delivery.

The drive time from Ramar's Wilmington NC home is the longest in our network (8 hours), so most Philadelphia drayage runs through team-driver coverage or partner drayage with continuous Ramar-employed dispatch oversight.

at a glance

100 mi

Drayage radius

Yes

Class 1 capable

45 ft

Channel depth

From Ramar HQ

drive time

Authority: Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort)
Customs status: FTZCBP-bondedin-bond-transfer
Terminal operators: Holt Logistics — Packer Avenue Marine Terminal
Greenwich Terminals — Greenwich
Tioga Marine Terminal
Nearby military: Naval Support Activity Philadelphia

services at PHL

All six Ramar services run from Philadelphia

Open the PHL brief on any service to see how that capability operates at this specific port.

OPS·01

Integrated Port Drayage

Port-to-plant under one operator. No broker margin stack, no schedule drift between vendors.

Port Drayage at PHL

OPS·02

Dangerous Goods Transload

Container stuffing, port-side staging, and regulated logistics for Class 1 cargo across Atlantic Coast ports.

Transload at PHL

OPS·03

OTR High Security / Hazmat Transportation

Over-the-road high-security and hazmat transport for ammunition, explosives, and sensitive freight — placard-to-placard accountability.

OTR High Security at PHL

OPS·04

Secure In-Transit Holding

Schedule recovery when shipments can't move. Vessel late, terminal congested, regulatory hold — Ramar holds the load and the chain of custody.

In-Transit Holding at PHL

OPS·05

Ammunition-Grade Containers

Block-and-brace procedures plus direct ammo-grade container sourcing — no third-party broker layer between you and the unit load.

Container Prep at PHL

OPS·06

Integrated Logistics Model

The full chain: drayage + transload + holding + long-haul. One USDOT, one safety record, one chain of custody.

Integrated Model at PHL

OPS·07

Wilmington Fire Marshal Escort

City-permitted DG drayage to the Port of Wilmington with Fire Marshal escort. We replace the shipping-agent middle layer.

Fire Marshal Escort at PHL

OPS·08

Licensed Brokerage

Ramar's MC 300208 brokerage authority extends our reach when our own assets aren't available — but the customer relationship stays with us.

Brokerage at PHL

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Philadelphia — Frequently Asked

Does Ramar drayage Class 1 explosives from Philadelphia?

Class 1 freight at Philadelphia clears through Naval Support Activity Philadelphia coordination rather than directly through the commercial port. Ramar handles Class 3, 8, and 9 directly off the commercial terminals.

What's the FTZ advantage at Philadelphia?

FTZ #35 covers Philadelphia and surrounding counties. For Class 8 chemical or Class 9 battery imports, customs duties can be deferred until the freight leaves the zone. Ramar coordinates bonded drayage to FTZ-eligible inland warehouses.

How long does Philadelphia drayage take from Ramar's home yard?

Drive time from Wilmington NC to Philadelphia is roughly 8 hours. Most Philadelphia drayage either runs team-driver from origin or stages a Ramar-employed driver pre-positioned in the Northeast.