Florida’s population growth, along with Port Tampa Bay’s proximity to Mexico, and the port’s central location in Florida provides auto manufacturers’ an enviable location to distribute new automobiles in the most economic manner to the third largest market in the U.S.
GLOVIS America recently announced plans to bring up to 70,000 new vehicles through Tampa Bay annually. GLOVIS America plans to lease a new 10.5-acre vehicle storage area and a 33,000 SF vehicle-processing warehouse on Hooker’s Point. This will provide a total of 30 acres of terminal space dedicated to new vehicle storage.
Mexico is one of the world’s largest automotive producing countries, and Florida is the third largest U.S. state for vehicle purchases. Delivering by shortsea transport will prevent auto delays at the land-border, shave several days off transit times, and significantly reduce in-transit vehicle damage. That’s a winning combination for OEMs, dealers and buyers. In addition to personal vehicles, the port accommodates inbound and outbound high and heavy construction equipment.