A message from Port Tampa Bay to our customers, tenants and community
Port Tampa Bay’s Raul Alfonso takes part in annual Latin America Trade Forum
This week, Port Tampa Bay’s EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Raul Alfonso, took part in the 10th Latin America Ports Forum in Panama.
Raul was joined by Claudia Kattan-Jordan from Crowley Logistics, and Rober Barcelo, Port Everglades on a panel of the future of trade with Latin America.
The panel was moderated by Steve Rothberg of Mercator Digital. The port continues to grow our trade lanes, including with Latin America and stays atop of industry trends to secure new business.
Save the Date: PTB’s September Board Meeting
The next regular business meeting of the Tampa Port Authority, d/b/a Port Tampa Bay, Board of Commissioners will be conducted in person. The meeting will be held at Port Tampa Bay’s Joseph Garcia International Center (1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602).
The September 16, 2025, meeting will have a quorum of Board members physically in attendance.
Anyone who wishes to speak during the meeting may do so by signing the Public Comments sign-in sheet that will be provided near the entrance of the Boardroom on the meeting day. The Chair will call on speakers by name in the order in which they have completed the online Public Comment Form. Up to three (3) minutes are allowed for each speaker.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Anchor Ball and support seafarers and students interested in the maritime industry
Save the date for this year’s Anchor Ball, which supports the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation and Tampa Seaport Ministries. This year’s annual Anchor Ball features a wide range of exciting activities, including a silent & live auction, dinner, music, and dancing, with all proceeds going towards our two worthy charitable partners.
This year’s Port Tampa Bay Anchor Ball takes place on January 24, 2026, at TPepin's Hospitality Centre and brings together individuals, organizations, and businesses in the maritime industry.