AnalysisOctober 13, 2026

PhilaPort awarded $217,200,000 MEGA grant for SouthPort Berth Phase 2

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority received $217,200,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the MEGA program for the SouthPort Berth Phase 2 project.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $217,200,000 to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority under the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) program for the FY2025-2026 cycle. The grant supports the SouthPort Berth Phase 2: Capacity and Resilient Growth Optimization (CARGO) project at the Pennsylvania port. Project work expands operational terminal capacity with approximately 10 additional acres adjacent to the Phase 1 berth and adds a second berth downriver to support roll-on/roll-off cargo. The transload project is classified as non-rural.

Source award

Philadelphia Regional Port Authority — $217,200,000 from MEGA, FY2026. Source

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