Bellamy elected to one-year term as Manatee County Port Authority chairman
PALMETTO, Florida – Manatee County Commissioner Reggie Bellamy has been elected to serve a one-year term as chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority, the…
Port Manatee celebrates 50 years as regional economic engine
Port Manatee is celebrating a half century as a powerful regional economic catalyst and global commercial hub, with today [Thursday, Oct. 29] proclaimed Port Manatee Day in recognition of the 50-year anniversary of the diverse port’s dedication.
Port Manatee container trade surges 54.6 percent in fiscal 2020
Port Manatee’s dynamic containerized cargo trade continues to swell at a record pace, surging nearly 55 percent in the just-ended fiscal year, according to figures reported today [Tuesday, Oct. 13].
Port Manatee promotes three, forms new department
Port Manatee has promoted three members of its professional team, effective today [Thursday, Oct. 1], and created a new communications and public relations department.
Port Manatee achieves homeland security C-TPAT recertification
PALMETTO, Florida – With its implementation of enhanced cybersecurity measures, Port Manatee has earned federal recertification as a member of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s…
Port Manatee advances $8.3 million dockside yard expansion
PALMETTO, Florida – Port Manatee is advancing an $8.3 million project to nearly double the size of its dockside container yard with approval today [Tuesday,…
Port Manatee awarded $813,090 federal security grant
Port Manatee is receiving a federal grant for $813,090, enabling advancement of multiple security-related enhancements.
Port Manatee registers $3.9 billion annual economic impact
Port Manatee’s annual economic impact comes in at more than $3.9 billion, with the port directly and indirectly generating 27,156 jobs, according to a report released to the Manatee County Port Authority.
Port Manatee opens transfer facility, maximizing vital throughput
A new throughput-maximizing facility opened in early April at Port Manatee is helping speed shipments of fresh produce to consumers of Florida and beyond.
Port Manatee trade hub adds Chile office
The International Trade Hub at Port Manatee is further extending its network of global promotional representation with the opening of an office in Santiago, the capital and largest city of Chile.