Port of Gloucester

Gloucester’s marine terminal stands on the Delaware River, within the wider Philadelphia port area. Its cargo business includes containers and goods handled individually, with a particular emphasis on perishable products that need refrigerated storage between ship and inland transport.

The terminal combines dry and temperature-controlled warehouses with container-handling equipment and connections for refrigerated containers. Loading areas support transfers to road vehicles, while nearby rail facilities provide another route for freight moving beyond the waterfront.

This arrangement allows different cargoes to follow different handling paths through the same terminal complex. Fresh produce can remain within a controlled-temperature chain, while general and project cargo uses the port’s broader stevedoring and storage facilities. Gloucester’s role is therefore closely linked to specialised cargo distribution.