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Juan Duarte (Photo: AAPA)

AAPA Latam Appoints Juan Duarte as Executive President

Latin America, Dinelli is a key figure in the convening and success of international port forums, and her return ensures the continuity of AAPA Latam as a meeting place fordecision makers in the maritime port industry.Paul Anderson, Chairman of the AAPA Board of Directors and President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, said, “Juan Duarte is an experienced and capable leader who can help us advance our mission as President of AAPA Latin America.”Hydi Webb, Director and CEO of Port Miami, said, “Latin America represents 48 percent of our trade, so I celebrate the continued presence of AAPA in

George Kruse (Photo: Manatee County Port Authority)

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

At Port Manatee, cargo is offloaded from World Direct Shipping’s M/V Queen B, which is soon to shift to a new weekly service from Mexico’s Port of Tuxpan, while an additional vessel is deployed between Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, and Port Manatee. (Photo: World Direct)

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

Chilean Trade Commissioner Sacha Garafulic, right, chats about trade growth opportunities with, from left, Port Manatee Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Manatee County Port Authority Chairwoman Vanessa Baugh. (Photo: Port Manatee)

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

Photo: Cross-Bay Ferry

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

Jim Long (Photo: Gulf Marine)

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

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