Kruse Elected Manatee County Port Authority Chairman
the elected Manatee County Commission, but with distinctively separate officers and financial accountability. The authority sets policy and oversees major expenditures for SeaPort Manatee.Members of the port authority board serve staggered four-year terms, with annual election of officers.Located where Tampa Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, SeaPort Manatee serves as a ships-to-shelves gateway for Southwest and Central Florida markets, with rail and roadway links, including to the distribution-center-filled Tampa/Orlando Interstate 4 corridor. The closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the expanded Panama Canal
World Direct Shipping to Double Port Manatee Service
its agreement with Port Manatee through the end of 2019, with options for two more years, also announced that it has lengthened its pact with Federal Marine Terminals, which will work both vessels at Port Manatee. Located “Where Tampa Bay Meets the Gulf of Mexico,” Port Manatee is the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the expanded Panama Canal, with 10 40-foot-draft berths serving container, bulk, breakbulk, heavylift, project and general cargo customers. The port generates more than $2.3 billion in annual economic impact
Port Manatee, Chile Aim to Boost Commerce
. In recent months, the hub also has been visited by trade officials from Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic in conjunction with presentations made to the Manatee County Port Authority. Located “Where Tampa Bay Meets the Gulf of Mexico,” Port Manatee is the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the expanded Panama Canal, with 10 40-foot-draft berths serving container, bulk, breakbulk, heavylift, project and general cargo customers. The port generates more than $2.3 billion in annual economic impact
Cross-Bay Ferry Launched
to do the most we can possibly do in a single, short pilot project." The project service plan includes: Early October: Full ferry pilot service website goes live. October 15: Projected date for commencement of online ticket sales. Late October: Vessel scheduled to arrive in Tampa Bay, subject to weather and transportation schedules. Early November: Inaugural VIP launch trip and scheduled Friday/Saturday/Sunday service begins for the public on November 4 – designed for day-tripping locals, sports fans and tourists. November 3 – November 18: Community and
Hendry Marine and Gulf Marine Hire Long as CEO
company. During his tenure with other companies, Long integrated various business units with a focus on growth. A Polk County, Fla. native who graduated from Florida Southern College, Long is excited to be a part of and contribute to the future growth of not only Gulf Marine, but the entire Tampa Bay region as well. “This area has everything,” said Long, “great natural resources, a strong port and a tremendous workforce. It’s my goal to leverage all of these positives to make Gulf Marine and this entire area even better.” Gulf Marine and Hendry Corporation
