Gulfport’s port earns Gov. award

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant presented awards to four Mississippi companies at the 2018 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Exporting event in Jackson on Dec. 7. The awards recognize Mississippi companies for their success in beginning, maintaining or increasing export sales to international markets. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Trade was presented to the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. The Port of Gulfport is a key gateway for Central America and is preparing to handle potential future growth with South America, the Caribbean, the Far East and Europe. The port’s main exports include linerboard, fabric, general container cargo, project cargo and rolling stock. Other winners were NaturePlex of Olive Branch that won the award for Excellence in Exporting. The award for Achievement in Exporting was presented to the Petal-based gourmet snack manufacturer Flathau’s Fine Foods. Hyperion Technology Group of Tupelo received the Governor’s Award for Innovation. (Source: Daily Journal 12/08/18)