A message from Port Tampa Bay to our customers, tenants and community
Top Brass from USACE Jacksonville District meet with PTB Leaders
This week PTB leaders hosted Col. Brandon L. Bowman and a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Jacksonville District to discuss the port's plans for deepening our shipping channels to accommodate the growth of our region. Also discussed were ways to expedite securing funding for the project and cutting through red tape.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps signed off on the port's General Reevaluation Report to deepen our shipping channels. The move paves the way for the main portions of the navigable waterways that service Port Tampa Bay to deepen from 43 to 47 feet.
Read more about the approval of our GRR study, here: https://www.porttb.com/posts?id=06F53594-F058-4A04-93E4-76588FFBC157
Raul Alfonso and Greg Lovelace take part in Automotive Conference in Mexico City
Port Tampa Bay's Raul Alfonso and Greg Lovelace recently attended the Automotive Logistics and Supply Conference in Mexico City.
Our port partners with GLOVIS America, Inc. to handle Ro-Ro (or roll on, roll off) cargo, like automobiles. We were pleased to join GLOVIS leaders Charles Franklin and Sylvia Wong at the conference!
Save the Date: November 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 Nov. 19, 2024, 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.
2024 BaySlam was a success!
Port Tampa Bay hosted this year's SOLD OUT Bayslam Fishing Tournament. The tournament welcomed 45 boats during this year’s event which took place on Friday, Nov. 1. The event supports Tampa Port Ministries Seafarers’ Center and the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. Donations are still being calculated but Port Tampa Bay anticipates a record-breaking year! Special thanks and appreciation go to this year’s title sponsor, Brandt, whose team also won the top prize in the tournament. Thanks to all of the anglers who took part and save the date for next year’s tournament, Nov. 7, 2025.
Time is running out – Anchor Ball tickets are still available
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 Tampa Port Ministries and Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. This year’s Port Tampa Bay Anchor Ball takes place on Dec. 7, 2024, at TPepin's Hospitality Centre and brings together individuals, organizations, and businesses in the maritime industry.
For additional information, please visit our website: www.anchorball.org