Bulk cargoes are the foundation upon which the Port of Tampa has earned its global reputation and remains the Port's No. 1 line of business. It is also an area where the central theme of diversification continues to hold true. The primary bulk cargoes are: liquid sulfur, anhydrous ammonia, petroleum products, phosphate, coal, aggregates and cement.
Tampa's modern and efficient general cargo terminal facilities, include 1 million square feet of warehouse space, 80 acres of laydown area and 8500 feet of dock length.
Home to a new container terminal with three gantry cranes and plenty of room for expansion, Tampa has a huge local market of 8 million people within 100 miles and is an expanding distribution center gateway.
If your company imports or exports goods, stores imported goods for others, or manufactures or assembles products with imported parts or materials, you might be interested in the advantages the Tampa Foreign Trade Zone offers.
Tampa has become a favorite port of departure for a growing number of cruise passengers who want to enhance the cruise experience with a day or two at either the front end or on the back end of any of a variety of Caribbean itineraries.
The Tampa Port Authority has more than 1,500 acres of industrially zoned land with deep-water access up to 43 feet. Rail service, utilities and Port Security are available to most sites.
The ship repair industry is a vibrant example of the diversification of the Port of Tampa's many lines of business. With its availability of highly skilled labor, ancillary companies providing specialized support services and parts, as well as extremely competitive pricing, Tampa is the place to dry dock for ship building and repair.
Charges, Rules And Regulations Governing, Dockage, Wharfage, Handling, Storage And Other Miscellaneous Services Applicable At The Port Of Tampa, Florida
The Procurement Department is responsible for the purchasing of construction, improvements, repair, building, goods, supplies, materials, and services, to be used for port district purposes, as specified by Florida State Law, and Chapter 95-488, Laws of Florida (the Tampa Port Authority’s enabling act). This includes the coordinating of all aspects of the purchase, from the receipt of a department requisition to issuance of a purchase order or contract.
