Enstructure and Delaware Launch $669M Container Terminal Project

The Diamond State Port Corp. and Massachusetts-based Enstructure have announced plans to develop the Delaware Container Terminal, a major infrastructure initiative projected to cost approximately $669 million. The facility, which will be built on the site of a former DuPont plant near the Delaware River and I-495 in Wilmington, is designed to accommodate up to 1.2 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually. This capacity is intended to handle 600,000 full trailer loads, representing a significant increase over the cargo volume managed by Philadelphia’s ports in 2025.

Project development follows the receipt of federal permits earlier this year, resolving previous legal challenges that had stalled earlier iterations of the proposal. While an exact construction start date has not been finalized, operations are currently scheduled to begin in 2028. The terminal is expected to be a primary economic driver for the region, supported by local labor unions and the administration of Governor Mark Meyer, who intends to pursue federal grants to offset development costs.