Exporting in PA
Pennsylvania is the fastest growing state in global business development. With over 1,400 foreign companies investing in Pennsylvania and with over one thousand companies exporting goods, it is the place to be for companies seeking international investment. 

The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce can assist exporting companies by providing certificates of origin. Just call ahead and we can process your request the same day.

Pennsylvania Export Initiative
The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has recently expanded its program, Pennsylvania Export Initiative (PEI), in order to increase Pennsylvania trade through the Port of Philadelphia. Exporters who follow the guidelines of PEI will receive an incentive in the amount of $50 per container or $3 per metric ton for bulk shipments. Here are a few guidelines for PEI:

• Export full container or bulk cargo from a location within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The cargo must be sourced or manufactured in Pennsylvania.
• The cargo must be loaded on a vessel at a Philadelphia Regional Port Authority marine terminal.
• Submit a copy of the original Ocean Bill of Lading to the Philadelphia Regional Port authority within 14 days of the vessel’s sailing date.
• $2,500 maximum incentive per shipper per vessel voyage.
• No shipper may receive more than $7,500 under this program in a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

Shippers meeting these guidelines will receive an incentive of $50 per full container load of cargo or $3 per metric ton. This incentive will be forwarded to the shipper in the form of a corporate check, drawn on a U.S. Bank.

Interested? Contact the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority’s Marketing Department at 215-426-2600 or marketing@philaport.com. Or visit www.philaport.com for more information.

Useful/Related Links
International Business
Information on Export Assistance, Foreign Direct Investment, Pennsylvania Ports, Foreign Trade Zones, and much more

SEDA-Council of Governments
Offers export assistance