U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth Despite Economic Softening
With U.S. trade in flux – exports remain strong, but imports have softened – analysts are still seei...
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Torrey Chambliss
Director, FTZ and Cargo Business Development
1101 Channelside Drive 4th Floor
Tampa Bay, Florida 33602
Tampa Bay, Florida 33602
Phone : 813-905-5125
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Email : Tchambliss@tampaport.com
Website : www.porttb.com
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About Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay is a leading economic engine for Florida, generating approximately $34 billion in annual economic impact and supporting more than 192,000 jobs. As Florida’s largest seaport by tonnage and acreage, the port spans more than 5,000 acres of industrially zoned land with deepwater access.
Strategically located on Florida’s west coast, Port Tampa Bay serves as a critical gateway for global trade and travel, with efficient access to the state’s largest consumer market and the broader Southeast.
Port Tampa Bay handles a wide range of cargo, including bulk, breakbulk, containers, refrigerated goods and roll-on/roll-off freight. The port is also a major center for shipbuilding and repair, supporting growth across the maritime, logistics, energy and tourism sectors.
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Aerospace & Defense
Alternative Energy & Fuels
Bio & Pharmaceuticals
Food & Agriculture Related
Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution
Manufacturing
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