# Port Tampa Bay # Last Modification Date: Jun 26, 2026 # Port Tampa Bay !\[Port Tampa Bay\](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-06/PortTampaBay\_Horizontal.png) ## Torrey Chambliss ##### Director, FTZ and Cargo Business Development \*\*Address:\*\* 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa Bay, Florida 33602 \*\*Phone:\*\* \[813-905-5125\](tel:813-905-5125) \*\*Toll-free:\*\* N/A \*\*Fax:\*\* N/A \*\*Email:\*\* \*\*Website:\*\* \[www.porttb.com\](https://www.porttb.com/cargo/foreign-trade-zone-79/.md) \*\*Social Profiles:\*\* \[Facebook\](https://www.facebook.com/PortTampaBay/.md) | \[Twitter\](https://x.com/PortTampaBay.md) | \[LinkedIn\](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tampa-port-authority.md) | \[Instagram\](https://www.instagram.com/porttampabay/.md) ## Featured Videos - \[Watch Video\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVc\_UHtvS-s) ## 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. ## Image Gallery ![Port Tampa Bay](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-06/1600x900%20FTZ%20Images2.jpg) ![Port Tampa Bay](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-06/1600x900%20FTZ%20Images3.jpg) ![Port Tampa Bay](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-06/1600x900%20FTZ%20Images4.jpg) ![Port Tampa Bay](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-06/1600x900%20FTZ%20Images5.jpg) ## Targeted Industries - Aerospace & Defense - Alternative Energy & Fuels - Bio & Pharmaceuticals - Food & Agriculture Related - Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution - Manufacturing ## Articles - ![U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-09/dreamstime_xxl_30845921.jpg?itok=bMjVRZCN "U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth ") ### [U.S. Ports Remain Focused on Growth Despite Economic Softening](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution/us-ports-remain-focused-growth-despite-economic-34994.md) Article Sep 25, 2025 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) With U.S. trade in flux – exports remain strong, but imports have softened – analysts are still seei... - ![ports](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2023-02/dreamstimesmall_31136607_0.jpg?itok=Wv3B_9v7 "ports") ### [FL: Tradepoint Atlantic to Develop 500,000-Square-Foot Trans-Load Facility at Port Tampa Bay](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/news/fl-tradepoint-atlantic-develop-500000-square-foot-31438.md) News Feb 22, 2023 Tradepoint Atlantic, a 3,300-acre global multimodal logistics hub and industrial center, announced that the Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners ap... - ![Port Houston: Image courtesy of Port Houston](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2022-09/SitesThumb.jpg?itok=nPs2OSwg "Port Houston: Image courtesy of Port Houston") ### [Ports and Depots Adapt to New Realities](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution/ports-and-depots-adapt-new-realities-30873.md) Article Sep 22, 2022 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) The supply chain looks very different than it did just a few short years ago. Shortages and delays, ... - ![Logistics](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2021-12/dreamstimesmall_188125641_0.jpg?itok=E4JrgoQZ "Logistics") ### [FL: Freight Logistics Company Expands Into Tampa Bay](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/news/fl-freight-logistics-company-expands-tampa-bay-18569.md) News Oct 21, 2021 Target Freight Management, a leading freight logistics company founded in Pittsburgh, PA, is opening a brand new office in the heart of Tampa Bay, FL. - ![Ports and Depots Keep the U.S. Economy Humming with Access to Markets](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2020/17115/sites2.jpg?itok=eH6BKJOU "Ports and Depots Keep the U.S. Economy Humming with Access to Markets") ### [Ports and Depots Keep the U.S. Economy Humming with Access to Markets](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution/ports-and-depots-keep-us-economy-humming-access-17115.md) Article Oct 06, 2020 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) In 2019, the United States imported goods valued at about $2.5 trillion from its international tradi... - ![Logistics](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2021-12/dreamstimesmall_120824747.jpg?itok=p-N7GyU- "Logistics") ### [Shifting Trade Routes Shape Seaports](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution/shifting-trade-routes-shape-seaports-16529.md) Article Mar 16, 2020 | By: [Lori Musser](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/lori-musser-13530.md) Trade routes shift. Constantly. That presents a challenge to seaports whose strategies and investmen... - ![Delivery System](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2019/14912/Sites1.jpg?itok=nlY0dLFT "Delivery System") ### [Delivery System](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution/delivery-system-14912.md) Article Jan 30, 2019 | By: [Jennifer Alten](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/jennifer-alten-136.md) Ports deliver vital goods and services to consumers and ship exports out the country. But they also ... - ![Prime Places for Business Prosperity](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2018/14176/ShortList1.jpg?itok=4nklfbO2 "Prime Places for Business Prosperity") ### [Prime Places for Business Prosperity](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/prime-places-business-prosperity-14176.md) Article Jul 08, 2018 | By: [Linda Dobel](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/linda-dobel-184.md) Every business aspires to find the best location for its prosperity. An exclusive glimpse into Ameri... - ![Communities that Take Agriculture & Food Production to the Next Level](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2018/13742/Sites1.jpg?itok=e8jQOJ_r "Communities that Take Agriculture & Food Production to the Next Level") ### [Communities that Take Agriculture & Food Production to the Next Level](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/food-agriculture-related/communities-take-agriculture-food-production-next-13742.md) Article Feb 25, 2018 | By: [Jennifer Alten](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/jennifer-alten-136.md) The industry focused on food & agricultural crop production is lucrative & thriving in communities a... - ![FL: Granex Chooses Tampa to Open 1st U.S. HQ Site; Hiring 50](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/themes/custom/dnc_theme/images/default_img.jpg "FL: Granex Chooses Tampa to Open 1st U.S. HQ Site; Hiring 50") ### [FL: Granex Chooses Tampa to Open 1st U.S. HQ Site; Hiring 50](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/manufacturing/news/fl-granex-chooses-tampa-open-1st-us-hq-site-hiring-11491.md) News Apr 05, 2016 Manufacturer of granite and marble slab already employs 15 Floridians and plans to add 50 new jobs in Hillsborough County. #### Pagination - [ Current page 1](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-tampa-bay-5542.md?page=0) - [ Page 2](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-tampa-bay-5542.md?page=1) - [ Next page Next › ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-tampa-bay-5542.md?page=1) - [ Last page Last » ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-tampa-bay-5542.md?page=1) ## Featured Locations ## Sites & Locations List ![img](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-06/Liquid%20Bulk%20-%20Fuel%20-%20REK.jpg) #### [Port Profile & FTZs Industry Focus](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-profile-ftzs-industry-focus-36031.md) ###### Featured Locations | Jun 29, 2026 Port Tampa Bay powers global trade with deepwater access, FTZ advantages, logistics infrastructure and fast Southeast market access.[more>> ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-profile-ftzs-industry-focus-36031.md) ![img](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-07/Port%20Tampa%20Bay%20Container%20Terminal%20MSC%20Cotonou%20VII%20looking%20west.jpg) #### [Reroute Your Thinking, Reimagine Your Supply Chain: Port Tampa Bay’s Foreign Trade Zone Advantage](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/reroute-your-thinking-reimagine-your-supply-chain-34759.md) ###### Featured Locations | Jul 23, 2025 Port Tampa Bay’s FTZ offers cost savings, global access, and logistics efficiency—helping businesses expand, reduce costs, and reach key markets.[more>> ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/reroute-your-thinking-reimagine-your-supply-chain-34759.md) ![img](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2018/13629/PortPirate-118.jpg) #### [Port Tampa Bay Adds New Refrigerated Warehouse Capacity](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-tampa-bay-adds-new-refrigerated-warehouse-13629.md) ###### Featured Locations | Jan 22, 2018 Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS) has developed a 135,000-sq-ft new cold supply chain solution at Port Tampa Bay (PTB), FL. [more>> ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/port-tampa-bay-adds-new-refrigerated-warehouse-13629.md) ## Targeted Industries - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/aerospace-defense.md) - [Alternative Energy & Fuels](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/alternative-energy-fuels.md) - [Bio & Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/bio-pharmaceuticals.md) - [Food & Agriculture Related](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/food-agriculture-related.md) - [Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution.md) - [Manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/manufacturing.md)