Port Manatee brings Tillotson aboard as chief commercial officer
As new chief commercial officer of Port Manatee, Charles D. Tillotson looks to bolster diverse cargo growth at the global gateway of Southwest and Central Florida.
Port Manatee-based World Direct Shipping adds vessel to expanding Mexico services
PALMETTO, Florida – Port Manatee-based World Direct Shipping is expanding its fast-growing weekly services crossing the Gulf of Mexico, deploying a significantly larger third company-owned…
Port Manatee extends agreement with fuels firm
PALMETTO, Florida – Port Manatee looks to continue to serve the fuel needs of Southwest and Central Florida motorists for at least another 25 years…
Port Manatee container trade soars 74 percent in record first fiscal half
PALMETTO, Florida – Port Manatee’s vibrant containerized cargo trade keeps soaring to record heights, with the number of container units crossing port docks in the…
Port Manatee welcoming energy-efficient Del Monte containerships
Port Manatee is now receiving imports of Central American fruit via the newest energy-efficient refrigerated containerships of longtime port tenant Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
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…