Trade

Port Manatee Reports Record Container Trade for Fiscal Year 2021

The port's containerized cargo trade grew more than 53 percent and total cargo tonnage also reached an all-time high.

10/19/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Port Manatee Career Fair Set for Oct. 14

The event will be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

10/12/2021 By Staff

Trucker Appreciation Day

Port Manatee Shows Appreciation to Truckers

At the port's sixth annual event, more than 200 truckers were treated to bagged lunches and goody bags.

09/20/2021 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Serving as Import Hub for MarineMax

Recently, Port Manatee received a shipment of 14 Aquila catamarans, each measuring as long as 54 feet.

08/18/2021 By Staff

Grants

Port Manatee Awarded $1 Million-Plus Federal Security Grant

The funding will be used to bolster protection against cyber threats, upgrade the port’s wireless security network and complete a perimeter fencing project.

08/12/2021 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Acquires 25.5-Acre Facility

As a result, the port is anticipating a jump in steel exports.

07/23/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Port Manatee Hires Chief Commercial Officer

In his new role, Charles D. Tillotson will bolster diverse cargo growth at port.

06/03/2021 By Staff

Scholarships

Port Manatee Propeller Club Awards Scholarships

Each year, the Propeller Club gives out scholarships funded through the proceeds of its annual golf outing.

05/26/2021 By Staff

Imports

Port Manatee-Based World Direct Shipping Adds Vessel

The latest addition to the WDS fleet can carry as many as 1,800 20-foot-equivalent units of containerized cargo.

05/06/2021 By Staff

Imports

Port Manatee Extends Agreement With Fuels Firm

TransMontaigne Terminals LLC has agreed to extend its operations on a 28.41-acre port tract through May 2046.

04/23/2021 By Staff

Trade

Port Manatee Container Trade Up 74 Percent in First Half of Fiscal Year

Additionally, the port's short tons of containerized loads were up 56.6 percent over the same timeframe last year.

04/15/2021 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Now Receiving Imports on Eco-Friendly Container Ships

The new ships help fulfill a company commitment to dramatically reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions.

01/13/2021 By Staff

Politics

Manatee County Commissioner Named Port Authority Chairman

Reggie Bellamy will serve a one-year term overseeing Port Manatee expenditures.

12/17/2020 By Staff

Anniversaries

Port Manatee Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The port was dedicated on Oct. 29, 1970.

10/30/2020 By Staff

Finance

Port Manatee Reports 54.6 Percent Growth in Container Trade for Fiscal Year 2020

However, the port’s total cargo tonnage for fiscal year 2020 was down 7.5 percent.

10/13/2020 By Staff

Certifications

Port Manatee Receives Homeland Security C-TPAT Recertification

The certification allows fewer customs examinations and accelerated processing of cargo.

09/29/2020 By Staff

Development

Port Manatee Advances $8.3 Million Dockside Yard Expansion

The project will nearly double the size of the port's dockside container yard.

07/28/2020 By Staff

Grants

Port Manatee Awarded $813,090 Federal Security Grant

The funds will enable the port to make multiple security-related enhancements.

07/02/2020 By Staff

Economy

Port Manatee Announces $3.9 Billion Annual Economic Impact

The port also directly and indirectly generated 27,156 jobs.

05/19/2020 By Staff

Shipping

Port Manatee Opens Transfer Facility, Maximizing Throughput

The 3.6-acre facility was completed in three months at a port investment of $916,093, while supporting 10 construction jobs.

04/09/2020 By Staff