Port Manatee container trade skyrockets 53.3 percent in record fiscal 2021

Port Manatee container trade skyrockets 53.3 percent in record fiscal 2021

Port Manatee’s skyrocketing containerized cargo trade continues to rise to record heights – soaring more than 53 percent in the just-ended fiscal year – while total cargo tonnage moving through the seaport has also reached an all-time high, according to figures reported today [Tuesday, Oct. 19].

Port Manatee shows special appreciation to truckers

Port Manatee shows special appreciation to truckers

Port Manatee is always thankful for the unwavering dedication of the hundreds of professional drivers passing through its gates on a daily basis, but that gratitude is particularly effusive in these pandemic-challenged times, with the port’s sixth annual Trucker Appreciation Day, held Friday [Sept. 17], providing a modest opportunity to celebrate their contributions.