The Premier Advocate for Delaware River Port Businesses

The Maritime Exchange is the only advocate that speaks on behalf of all segments of the maritime industry along the Delaware River. Whether an issue is international, national, or local in scope, if it affects the maritime industry, the Exchange ensures that the industry’s viewpoint is known. We maintain ongoing dialogue with federal, state and local governmental agencies, as well as with the tri-state federal congressional delegation.

Because changes in federal and local regulations and automation initiatives are being implemented at an alarming rate - initiatives that directly affect your business, that of your customers, and of your partners in the transportation chain - it is important more than ever to be involved and informed.

We are Your Voice in the Port

The new regulations, promulgated as a result of the Maritime Transportation Security Act, the Bioterrorism Act, and the Trade Act, have dramatically changed the way we do business. And we can anticipate more regulatory and automation initiatives to be proposed and enacted in the near future - initiatives that could cost the shipping industry additional financial resources.

Through a membership in the Maritime Exchange, you are connected to legislators, regulators, policymakers and other industry members concerned with international transportation issues including: trade and quota issues, maritime security, automation, safety, environment and dredging.

Your business interests are represented through legislative committees and working groups and the relationships we foster through local and federal agencies.