Purolator USA opened a regional processing center to serve customers south of Philadelphia.

The facility in King of Prussia, Pa., serves businesses in Philadelphia, southern and central New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia that ship regularly to Canada and within the United States.

"Businesses in this region are really clamoring for alternatives when it comes to transporting goods between the United States and Canada," branch manager Frank Jacketti said. "The shaky U.S. economy, combined with skyrocketing fuel and transportation costs have caused many companies to rethink their business practices."

Purolator provides access to cross border trade specialists and offers small package and express delivery services within the United States.