Port Tampa Bay Weekly Web Update
January 16, 2026
Port Tampa Bay Delivers Record-Breaking Performance
Port Tampa Bay’s record-breaking performance in 2025 underscores its role as Florida’s gateway to global trade and a critical driver of the state’s economy.
Last year, the port handled more than 262,000 containers, with petroleum, cement and juice among its leading commodities, along with automobiles and steel in general cargo. These volumes reflect continued growth across both energy and consumer supply chains.
This strong performance supports the port’s A-plus credit rating from Fitch and positions Port Tampa Bay to meet Florida’s expanding trade and infrastructure needs well into the future.
Glovis America Visits Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay recently welcomed Emerson Lee, head of Americas, and other representatives from Glovis America to explore opportunities to further strengthen the partnership.
Since the collaboration began in 2022, Glovis America has processed more than 130,000 vehicles through the port, with operations continuing to scale to meet growing demand.
Port Tampa Bay values this partnership and looks forward to its continued expansion in support of regional economic growth and enhanced automotive trade.
Coming Soon: Anchor Ball Benefit Gala on January 24th
Port Tampa Bay is looking ahead to the 2026 Anchor Ball, taking place Friday, Jan. 24.
We extend a special thank you to City National Bank of Florida, the title sponsor of this annual fundraising gala supporting maritime workforce development and seafarer services.
Proceeds from the Anchor Ball benefit Tampa Port Ministries Seafarers Center and the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation, helping support the people and pathways that sustain our maritime industry. We are grateful to all sponsors and supporters who make this event possible.
Purchase tickets and learn more here.
Next Port Tampa Bay Board Meeting Set for January 20
The next regular business meeting of the Tampa Port Authority, d/b/a Port Tampa Bay, Board of Commissioners is scheduled for:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Port Tampa Bay Board Room
1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
The January agenda will be published one week before the meeting date. Public comments are welcome from anyone who signs in before the meeting. Speakers will be called in the order in which they signed up and allotted up to three (3) minutes.
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