Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners approved two lease agreements today with Agunsa (AGS) for facilities at the port’s Eastport and Hookers Point locations.
Port Tampa Bay Hosts Annual Hurricane Preparedness Exercise
Port Tampa Bay will be hosting its 12th annual Hurricane Preparedness Exercise on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Two Port Tampa Bay Employees Recognized with Honors during Propeller Club’s Industry Night
Two Port Tampa Bay employees took home high honors during the Propeller Club – Port of Tampa’s annual Maritime Industry Night.
SeacatLine expands service to Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay is pleased to welcome the announcement by SeacatLine that it is adding a second vessel to its Costa Rica – Tampa container service, increasing the frequency from fortnightly to weekly.
Port Tampa Bay Leads the Fight Against Human Trafficking at Sea
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and to support this occasion, Port
Tampa Bay is committed to preventing human trafficking by increasing awareness throughout their facilities and becoming the first port authority in the nation to receive Ports to Freedom human trafficking awareness training from Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Combatting Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award.
Overseas Shipholding Group Awarded Federal Grant to Develop Captured Carbon Terminal at Port Tampa Bay
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), a leading provider of energy transportation services, announced that they have been awarded a $400,000 grant from the United States Department of Energy to study the development of its proposed Tampa Regional Intermodal Carbon Hub.
Carnival Pride delayed due to weather
The scheduled arrival for the Dec. 17, 2023 Carnival Pride has been delayed, due to strong winds.
Margaritaville at Sea to set sail from Port Tampa Bay in Summer 2024
The entirely redesigned “Margaritaville at Sea Islander” will sail in Summer 2024 from Port Tampa Bay to Key West and Mexico.
Yacht Starship’s Troy Manthey to Receive Captain James McKay Port Tampa Bay Achievement Award
Captain Troy Manthey will be the 2023 recipient of the Captain James McKay Port Achievement award, which will be presented at this year’s Anchor Ball taking place on December 2, 2023.
Fitch Ratings improves Port Tampa Bay’s rating to A+ and maintains ratings outlook at Stable
Fitch Ratings elevated their rating for Port Tampa Bay to an ‘A+’ for the port’s approximately $75 million in outstanding revenue bonds and notes.
Port Tampa Bay approves new lease agreements to expand operations at Port Redwing to support Florida’s booming population
Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners recently approved three separate lease agreements to expand operations at Port Redwing to grow the handling of a variety of aggregates, including limestone, granite, and crushed concrete; cementitious products and several others. These materials will support roadbuilding, infrastructure, and construction projects to keep pace with and serve Florida’s rapidly expanding population.
Port Tampa Bay hosts Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 Warship in October
Port Tampa Bay is proud to serve as the host facility for the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 warship on October 7, 2023.
Several Events Scheduled to Celebrate the Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Naval Warship
Port Tampa Bay is proud to serve as the host facility for the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) warship on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Hurricane Idalia Update: Port Tampa Bay re-opens and returns to normal operations
Port Tampa Bay has resumed all vessel operations and our port’s shipping channels are officially re-opened following Hurricane Idalia.
Port Tampa Bay Welcomes New Vice President of Real Estate
Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson announced the hiring of Ed Washington as the port’s new Vice President of Real Estate.
Celebrity Constellation to Offer Expanded Sailing Options from Port Tampa Bay
Celebrity Cruises, the award-winning premium cruise line pioneering resort travel at sea, is thrilled to unveil all-new Caribbean offerings for the Winter 2024-2025 season on board the Celebrity Constellation, which sails from Port Tampa Bay.
Port Tampa Bay Promotes New Director of Cruise Operations & Emergency Management
Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson announced the promotion of Shawn Brown to the role of Director of Cruise Operations & Emergency Management.
USACE Jacksonville publishes draft GRR/EIS of Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study for public comment
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has published a draft of its General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Impact Statement (GRR/EIS) for the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Port Tampa Bay Unveils Heavy-Weather Building to Protect Assets during Storms
Port Tampa Bay’s Security and Operations teams has a heavy weather protection building to protect essential assets and ensure continued port operations in the event of high magnitude natural disasters.
Moffitt Cancer Center at Port Tampa Bay Offers Community Outreach and Education
Moffitt Cancer Center, Port Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Lightning came together to celebrate the opening of a new community outreach and education center near downtown Tampa. About 50 dignitaries gathered to unveil the facility to the Tampa Bay area.
Port Tampa Bay Appoints New Director of Finance
Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson announced today the promotion of Phillip Lawson as the port’s new Director of Finance.