Business, Commodities & Shipping News 2026

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Why Philly longshoremen say the city’s ports are the fastest in North America​

Philadelphia’s ports ranked as the fastest in North America for the third year in a row, according to the latest annual Container Port Performance Index, sponsored by the World Bank and Standard & Poor’s as a way to encourage improvements to terminals that handle global trade and pack goods moving from the ocean to road and rail for delivery.

The survey gave Philadelphia the highest ranking of more than 50 ports in the United States, Canada, and Central America.

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Container Port Performance Index 2025

What is the Merchant Marine? (And Why It Matters)​

Jun 22, 2026 #MerchantMarine #Shipping #CargoShips
Have you ever wondered what the Merchant Marine is and why it's so important? In this video, I explain what the Merchant Marine does, who merchant mariners are, and how they help move the cargo that keeps the world running.
From container ships and tankers to military support operations, the Merchant Marine plays a vital role in global trade and national security. Whether you're interested in ships, maritime careers, or how goods reach stores around the world, this video will give you a basic understanding of the Merchant Marine. 10:23

What is the Merchant Marine? (And Why It Matters)