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Florida's booming activity comes with a big demand for building materials. Items that are imported through Port Tampa Bay keep construction sites across the state operational, including: 🏗️ Steel 🚧 Aluminum 👷 Bagged cement We even hold the title of the state's largest steel port! Read more about our breakbulk capabilities and how we're contributing to the region's growth: loom.ly/0C1A4Cg

CELEBRATING LOYALTY: We are proud of our dedicated team members and took time during a recent meeting of our Board of Commissioners to recognize several longtime employees for their years of service. Honorees included Lisa Botzenmayer, Senior Specialist, Cruise and Cargo Operations, and Jerry Martinico, Automation Controls Technician, each celebrating their 15-year anniversaries with the Port; Bob Musser, Senior Director – Environmental who was recognized for his 10 years of service; and Lukas Brummer, Manager – Environmental honored for his five-year anniversary. Congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

Holy guacamole, it’s #CincoDeMayo! 🥑 DYK that PortMiami imports avocados from Mexico via ZIM’s Toucan service, which is the world’s largest avocado producer! Cinco de Mayo generates one of the highest unit sales for avocados in the nation.

The Florida Ports Council has selected @LSNPartnersLLC to provide government relations, strategic communications, and event management services supporting Florida’s seaport system and maritime industry. flaports.org/florida-ports-…

Every action counts in the fight against breast cancer. This #BreastCancerAwareness Month is the perfect time to get a mammogram; regular screenings are essential for early detection. #ThinkPink #Pinktober

Be sure to visit the #BreakbulkAmericas25 Global Experience Lounge and connect with Florida’s 10 breakbulk port leaders who are prepared to help with your next breakbulk project decisions. #BBAM25

Florida’s 10 breakbulk seaports are global trade leaders experienced in receiving some of the most challenging breakbulk. Stop by the #BreakbulkAmericas25 Global Experience Lounge and connect with our port leaders who can make project decisions on the spot. #BBAM25

Attending #BreakbulkAmericas25? Be sure to visit with Florida port directors from our 10 breakbulk ports. You’ll find us at the Global Experience Lounge. Let’s connect about your next breakbulk project decisions. #BBAM25

Florida port leaders will be at #BreakbulkAmericas25 in Houston later this week to connect with supply chain leaders from CA, MX and LATAM making project decisions. Florida has 10 breakbulk ports leading in global trade and we're ready for more. Tix here americas.breakbulk.com/page/registrat…

The confidence expressed by @FitchRatings reflects @PortTampaBay’s success and stability. Congrats on the A+ rating.

The security of FL's ports is vital to safeguarding our economy and communities. The Global and National Security Institute @USouthFlorida in partnership with @PortTampaBay will host Port and Maritime Security: Risks & Resilience on Nov. 4. Register here: bit.ly/4gw692W

Port Putnam is advancing plans to revitalize its port by prioritizing a new bulkhead to create cargo space. These are major infrastructure efforts that will help @PutnamCountyGov have a fully functional cargo port. flaports.org/putnam-county-…

We’re spotlighting the @PortofPalmBeach, Florida’s fourth busiest container port, and an important distribution center for commodities exported all over the world. It’s also the homeport for Margaritaville At Sea. flaports.org/2025-seaport-s…

Florida seaports are a supply chain essential for commodities like food, fuel and healthcare supplies. But it’s Florida truck drivers that ensure these goods get to your gas station, grocery story and pharmacy. This week, #ThankATrucker. #NTDAW @FloridaTrucking

Congrats @JosephMorris, @PortEverglades CEO/PortDirector, for being elected Vice Chair of the Florida Seaports Transportation and Economic Development Council. FSTED helps ensure seaports continue making capital improvement projects at seaports. Learn more bit.ly/4nnvsHb

CARGO TRADE & CRUISE LEISURE LEADERS: We continue our mission to ensure Florida’s seaports continue growing their competitive edge in the global trade and leisure cruise industries. Learn more in this month's newsletter. mailchi.mp/9391ccc93e34/f…

FLORIDA SEAPORTS: Cargo Trade and Cruise Leisure Leaders - mailchi.mp/9391ccc93e34/f…

Congrats Joshua Revord, Port of Fort Pierce Port Director, for being elected Chair of the Florida Seaports Transportation and Economic Development Council. The Council implements seaport capital improvement projects at the local level. Learn more here: bit.ly/4nnvsHb

Florida’s ports are proud of our partnership with truck drivers that help ensure critical commodities get from ship to shelf. This #NTDAW, we salute Florida’s 459,080 trucking professionals. #FloridaTrucking #ThankATrucker

Thank you @SeaPortManatee Port Director Carlos Buqueras, outgoing Chair of the #FloridaPortsCouncil, Manatee County Commissioner and Port Authority Chair Mike Rahn, and SeaPort Manatee's Virginia Zimmerman for hosting Florida’s port leaders at our Annual Meeting in Longboat Key.