Florida Ports

On the second day of his five-day trade mission to Italy, Gov. Ron DeSantis met with the Italian Prime Minister and three top yacht makers before announcing the opening of a new international trade office, hoping to better Florida's relationship with the Mediterranean country. The governor's international mission, which includes stops in Rome, Viareggio, Florence, […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—It's time to "seas the opportunity" to keep Florida front and center on the international trade stage, according to maritime professionals at Seaports Day at the Capitol. With a four-year, $5 billion investment plan arriving to shore up public seaports, Florida has set their sights on increasing and maintaining cargo growth. "As long as […]

With a coastline like no other state in the Union, Florida's economy cashes in on sea commerce and other travel-related water activities.  Now, the Florida Ports Council is asking the Florida Legislature for additional investment into the seaport industry. President of the Florida Ports Council, Mike Rubin, commented on the opportunity for the state in […]