Bibliographic Details
Title: |
Upward momentum: Location, infrastructure investments make Philadelphia a global player. |
Authors: |
Robes-Meeks, Karen karen.robes@gmail.com |
Source: |
Journal of Commerce (1530-7557). 5/20/2024, Vol. 25 Issue 11, p54-64. 8p. |
Subject Terms: |
*Infrastructure funds, *Cross-docking (Logistics), *Business cycles, *Freight forwarders, *Freight & freightage, *Infrastructure (Economics), *Supply chain management, *Shipping companies, *Warehouse automation |
Geographic Terms: |
Philadelphia (Pa.) |
Company/Entity: |
CMA CGM SA |
People: |
Polo, Marco, 1254-ca. 1323 |
Abstract: |
The article focuses on Philadelphia's emergence as a global trade hub, highlighting its handling of the largest vessel ever at PhilaPort, emphasizing the region's strategic location, infrastructure investments, and growing prominence in global trade. Topics include the milestone arrival of the CMA CGM Marco Polo, Philadelphia's positioning as an international force through infrastructure investments, and the region's attractiveness for cold chain logistics and warehousing development. |
Database: |
Business Source Complete |