Foreign Trade Zones are a central piece to the foreign trade in the United States. They help expedite and encourage foreign commerce. This is the unofficial motto for FTZs. The increase of foreign imports and exports help grow the economy. As of Read More
FTZ 147 Regional Advantage: PhilaPort
When you think of Pennsylvania's rich transportation history, you typically think of trains. For Philadelphia, the port is part of their transportation history. In 2017, the Port of Philadelphia rebranded themselves as PhilaPort. Focusing on Read More
FTZ 147 – Strong Incentive for New Investments in South Central PA
On behalf of Berks County and Foreign Trade Zone 147, Commissioner Kevin Barnhardt and Pamela Shupp, President of Foreign Trade Zone Corp of Southern PA (FTZSPA) traveled to the 2018 Chengdu Cross-Strait New Economic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Read More
World Trade Center of Harrisburg: 19th Annual International Trade Conference
This past week, the World Trade Center of Harrisburg hosted its 19th Annual International Trade Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania. FTZ147 attended and featured an exhibition table, highlighting the benefits of foreign Read More
Foreign Trade Zone Expands Its Geography
The FTZ Corp of Southern Pennsylvania (FTZSPA), grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 147, received approval by the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board for the expansion of the zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). The expanded FTZ 147 ASF service area Read More
Bringing the World to YOU Exporting Event
Featuring PA’s trade representatives and a keynote luncheon program on “Opportunities despite Challenges in Brazil” World Trade Center Harrisburg will be hosting 17 of Pennsylvania’s 22 overseas trade office representatives for a day of one-on-one Read More
Newly Funded Program to Attract International Investment in Pennsylvania
The Foreign Trade Zone of Southern Pennsylvania (FTZSPA) is pleased to announce that it is a partner with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) and numerous PA economic development partners that have been awarded funding for the program, PA Made Read More
Successful FTZ 147 Event
The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 147 hosted an event sponsored by PPL (Pennsylvania Power and Light) Wednesday October 30th at the Eden resort in Lancaster PA. The event had approximately 35 people in attendance, to educate them on the benefits of being Read More
FTZ 147 Alternative Site Framework Approved
The FTZ Corp of Southern Pennsylvania, grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 147, has recently been approved for the reorganization and expansion of the zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). The ASF takes the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) area from Read More
Learn How You Can Save Money on Importing
Join us on October 30, 2013 at the Eden Resort Lancaster for a complimentary luncheon to learn more about how FTZ 147 can help you save money on importing! Register here! Read More