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FTZ No. 25
Big Ship Ready: Target 2020-2022
Rail: Florida East Coast Railway
Highways: I-595, I-95, I-75, Florida Turnpike
Days to Brazil: 7-8
Top Exports: General Cargo, Grocery Products, Fabrics
Cargo Types: Containers, Dry Bulk, Break Bulk
What infrastructure additions has the port made to support shippers over the past two years?
The Eller Drive Overpass that leads in and out of the port is finished and because of it there is now only one traffic light between us and Los Angeles. A truck could literally go through that traffic light, get on Interstate 595 and, if they had a large enough gas tank and a large enough bottle by their side, be able to drive to L.A. without ever stopping again.
What’s your most under-appreciated asset?
We exceeded one million TEUs last year, the only port in Florida with a million TEUs, yet we’re not recognized for our containerized cargo operation.
What exciting developments are on the horizon?
Everything coming together in a positive direction. Cruise business is growing as is cargo and petroleum, which is a sign of the economy rebounding and we’re situated to take advantage since 70 percent of the U.S. population is within four days of us.
