FL seaport reps meet with lawmakers

Florida seaport and port representatives, including those from Panama City and Pensacola, met with federal Sunshine State lawmakers in Washington to highlight the importance of the state’s seaport infrastructure, security policies and freight development. Florida has 15 seaports. “Florida continues to be key player in the global marketplace (and) there isn’t a type of cargo our seaports can’t handle,” said Florida Ports Council Chairman and Port Tampa Bay President/CEO Paul Anderson said. “Florida’s 15 seaports are economic powerhouses that provide unique advantages to our state’s thriving businesses,” said Cissy Proctor, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. “From the Port of Pensacola to the Port of Key West, Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf ports are critical to our state’s economic diversification, increased trade and new job opportunities for Floridians.” (Source: Marine Link 03/02/17)