News Releases

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

SeaPort Manatee is furthering its ship-to-shore cargo-handling capabilities with addition of two new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes at the maritime trade hub for Southwest and Central Florida and beyond.

SeaPort Manatee is reporting record cargo activity for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. At a meeting today [Tuesday, Nov. 19] of the Manatee County Port Authority, the maritime trade hub for Southwest and Central Florida also released a study showing the seaport’s annual economic impact has reached nearly $7.3 billion.

SeaPort Manatee is to receive $9.5 million to jumpstart recovery from Hurricane Milton, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today [Monday, Oct. 14] at the port.

Fuel is again flowing from SeaPort Manatee terminals to Southwest and Central Florida and beyond, serving needs of a region impacted by the Oct. 9 landfall of Hurricane Milton.

Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge has been elected chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority.

SeaPort Manatee has signed a five-year agreement with Citrosuco North America Inc., a global importer of natural citrus juices. This partnership will not only create numerous job opportunities but also generate a substantial economic impact for the region. 

SeaPort Manatee cargo activity in the just-ended fiscal year remained strong, sustaining levels at or near record volumes posted in fiscal 2022.

At a meeting of the Manatee County Port Authority, James Satcher, chairman of the board, today [Thursday, Oct. 19] signed a letter of support and solidarity addressed to Ashdod Port in Israel. 

U.S. Coast Guard suspends investigation after samples collected from port users do not match oil found in basin.

– SeaPort Manatee officials deeply appreciate the careful and persistent work of the U.S. Coast Guard related to its recent response activities at the port.