A premier near dock, multi-modal transloading facility located adjacent to Port Manatee, the U.S. seaport closest to the expanding Panama Canal
2300 South Dock St.
Suite 105
Palmetto, FL 34221
ph: 941-729-1010
fax: 941-729-1314
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News
Port Manatee's new director has a plan
February 20, 2012 - Michael Pollick
In his new role as executive director at Port Manatee, Carlos Buqueras intends to cast a wide net for new and diversified sources of revenue.Carlos Buqueras Assumes Role as Port Manatee Executive Director
January 3, 2012 - Palmetto, FL
Carlos Buqueras assumed the role of executive director at the Manatee County Port Authority (MCPA) effective Jan. 2, 2012 with his official start day being Jan. 3 due to the New Year’s Day holiday observance. On his first day, Buqueras participated in a celebration honoring predecessor David L. McDonald PPM®, who is retiring Jan. 31st after more than 36 years at the port. Buqueras, who is the former director of business development at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. signed a renewable three-year employment agreement with the MCPA in late 2011. He becomes Port Manatee’s fifth executive director.
Berth 12 Opening Near
September 2011
Construction dredging on Port Manatee's Berth 12 was completed on September 22. Pending certifications by the Tampa Bay Pilots Association and the U.S. Coast Guard, the berth will be ready to receive ships within weeks.Port Manatee Dredging Begins
Port Manatee to Receive $9M Federal Grant
October 18, 2010 - Grace Gagliano
Dredging Re-Bid to Save Port Manatee $2 Million
July 28, 2010 Grace Gagliano
Bradenton - The Manatee County Port Authority will save a little more than $2 million on a dredging project slated for Port Manatee later this year...Port Manatee Commerce Center Connects to CSX With New Rail Spur
March 11, 2010 - Press Release
Construction is underway on a new half-mile rail spur at Port Manatee Commerce Center (PMCC) directly connecting the industrial warehouse complex near Port Manatee to all North America via CSX Transportation rail lines. (more...)
Port Manatee
Location
Being the closest deep water seaport to the Panama Canal, Port Manatee is a logical choice for trade with Pacific Rim markets and provides superior access to Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean basin. With the future expansion of this vital waterway, Panama Canal's capacity will double, allowing it to handle ships much larger than today's Panamax ships.
Expansion
Between Port Manatee and the adjacent Port Manatee Commerce Center, the two properties offer over 1.3 million square feet of modern office and warehouse space. Once Berth 12 is extended from its current 1,000 foot length to 1,584 feet it will accommodate up to Panamax-size vessels.
Intermodal
Given its rural surroundings, excellent highway and rail access, Port Manatee provides fast throughput ensuring cargo gets from shippers to customers as quickly as possible. Port Manatee owns and operates its own Class III railroad with 8 miles of on-site and exchange yard tracks connecting to CSX Transportation rail lines. Completing the intermodal picture is 65 mph access to the interstate system directly from Port Manatee's gates. Trucks reach I-75 and I-275 without encountering any stoplights, putting all of North America in reach without the hassle of urban congestion.
Photo courtesy of Port Manatee
Port Manatee - the right turn on Tampa Bay
Photo courtesy of Port Manatee
2300 South Dock St.
Suite 105
Palmetto, FL 34221
ph: 941-729-1010
fax: 941-729-1314
kevin