Gulf Coast Dispatch

Attorney General Pamela Bondi recently visited Port Tampa Bay, Florida's largest port, where she was briefed by the Port’s CEO, Paul Anderson.

Florida's 16 public seaports are playing a significant role in the state's supply chain, particularly in providing essential commodities such as food, fuel, and healthcare supplies.

Cruise passengers at the Port of Palm Beach now experience a more streamlined process thanks to new facial recognition technology and self-parking facilities.

Steven Shelton has been appointed as the Vice President of Facilities Optimization at the Canaveral Port Authority.

Port of Pensacola Director Clark Merritt has stepped down from his position.

Port Canaveral has been recognized as the "Best Cruise Homeport" for the fifth time in the annual Cruise Hive Awards.

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn has been elected as the chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority.

Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Venezia has arrived at Port Canaveral, marking a milestone as the 16th ship to be homeported at the world's second busiest cruise port.

Port Tampa Bay has announced the promotion of two key figures within its organization.

With the arrival of a new year, Florida's seaports are poised to continue their critical role in providing essential commodities to residents.

Port Logistics Refrigerated Service (PLRS) has introduced a new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane at Port Tampa Bay.

Celebrity Equinox has made history as the first Celebrity Cruises ship to dock at Port Canaveral, a major cruise hub in Central Florida.

Port Canaveral has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Caribbean Princess from Princess Cruises.

Port Tampa Bay, the largest and most diverse seaport in Florida, has significantly increased its economic impact on the region.

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SeaPort Manatee is enhancing its cargo-handling operations with the addition of two new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes.

PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have reached an agreement approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Preliminary figures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, indicate that Port Everglades has achieved significant growth in cruise, cargo, and petroleum volumes, leading to record revenues.

As the year comes to a close, Florida's ports have reported significant achievements.

Port partner Arcadia Cold has inaugurated a new cold storage facility in Jacksonville, marking the latest addition to the region's infrastructure aimed at meeting increasing consumer demand for frozen and chilled food.