LIVE: Cargo ship longer than Comcast Center building arrives in Philadelphia

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Published 2024-03-08
Something big is coming to Philadelphia on Friday! The largest container ship to ever call port along the East Coast is due to arrive and dock at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal -- which could also bring a big economic boost for the area.

The ship, named Marco Polo, can carry more than 16,000 containers.

Because it can carry so much stuff, it will bring an economic boom to the city, including up to 600 jobs and generating up to $81 million a year.

Standing up, the Marco Polo would be longer than the Comcast Center, which is Philadelphia's tallest building.

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