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Serving the Port Community since 1875

150th Anniversary Gala Photos Available Online

Celebrating 150 years of service to the Delaware River ports!

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Dedicated to promoting and encouraging commerce on the Delaware River and Bay

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The premier advocate for the Delaware River port and its business committee

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Membership Includes all facets of international trade and related businesses

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Supporting cargo operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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Unique information system plays a key role in the rapid clearance of cargo

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Welcome to the Maritime Exchange

The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, a nonprofit trade association, is the leading advocate and information provider for port and related businesses in the tristate region.  First established in 1875, the Maritime Exchange has grown into a modern, highly respected, organization recognized as an essential maritime partner and an integral part of the fabric of the regional port community.

Exchange members benefit from a wide array of programs designed to help them meet daily operational and long-term planning needs, stay on top of industry news and policy changes, and learn from and with their colleagues and government partners.  The Exchange also offers practical services, like the answering service and regulatory compliance assistance, that seek to make members’ jobs just a little bit easier.

Exchange staff are laser-focused on providing superior customer service for members.  It is our number one core value and point of pride for every member of the team.  We are on duty 24/7/365—no matter what time you call, a member of our staff is there to answer.

What all this means is that Exchange members have:

More Information  ––   More Connections  ––   More Access  ––   More Influence

Latest News

MSIB 18-26 (Update 1) – Return to Normal Port Conditions

September 28, 2026

EPA Publishes 2026 DERA National Notice of Funding Opportunity

September 28, 2026

CBP announces advance notice of proposed rulemaking to enhance supply chain visibility

September 2, 2026

The Beacon Summer 2026 Issue Published Online

August 27, 2026

APHIS Transitioning to Electronic‑Only Payments

August 5, 2026

FY26 Port Security Grant Program Announced

June 24, 2026

Delair Railroad Bridge, over the Delaware River, Scheduled Closures during FIFA 2026

June 15, 2026

MSIB 16-26 – Hurricane Seasonal Alert

June 1, 2026

The Spring 2026 Issue of The Beacon Published Online

April 30, 2026

Maritime Exchange Submits Comments to CBP Electronic Export Manifest Proposed Rulemaking

April 10, 2026

Scheduled Quarterly Meeting of the Philadelphia Trade Community on April 7, 2026

March 25, 2026

MSIB 15-26 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition

March 17, 2026

MSIB 15-26 USCG MSIB: 15-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)

March 15, 2026

MSIB 14-26 Return to Seasonal Ice Alert

March 4, 2026

MSIB 13-26 Ice Conditions Lifted

March 4, 2026

MSIB 12-26 Ice Condition Update

February 25, 2026

MSIB 11-26 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition

February 23, 2026

USCG MSIB: 11-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)

February 21, 2026

Cherry Island Range Restrictions

February 20, 2026

CBP Pipeline # 002-2026 – Retirement of CBP Area Port Director, Philadelphia and Selection of Acting Area Port Director, Philadelphia

February 20, 2026

Mark Your Calendar

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Government Affairs

The Exchange is the only organization that speaks on behalf of all segments of the Delaware River port business community. Whether an issue is international, national, or local in scope, if it affects the maritime industry, we work to ensure that members’ views are considered as part of the decision-making process.

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Maritime On-Line

Fulfilling a variety of commercial and security maritime needs, Maritime On-Line is the electronic information hub for Delaware River and Bay ship and cargo processing. From ship schedules and real-time vessel positions, to Customs and Border Protection cargo clearance status and mandatory manifest and stow plan filing, Maritime On-Line is the one-stop information resource for Delaware River and Bay commercial cargo activity.

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Committees

A membership in the Maritime Exchange is about joining a group of likeminded fellow members that makes a real difference.  Exchange committees allows member to meet directly with government officials, business partners, and even competitors to tackle important port issues and exchange ideas.

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Join the Crew

With the focus on providing information and public policy initiatives, becoming an Exchange member is about partnering with a respected and successful business team that turns the support and expertise of its members into effective action on issues that matter.  Whether you need reports and statistics to make long-term business decisions or information about current waterway activity to support your operations, the Exchange has you covered.

Contact us today to become part of the team that makes a difference!

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