Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay reopens shipping channels, resumes fuel distribution after Hurricane Milton

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Port Tampa Bay has reopened its shipping channels and resumed vessel operations, following Hurricane Milton. Vessel movements will be restricted to daylight hours. After completing safety assessments, the U.S. Coast Guard has set the port condition to normal, with one-way traffic and daylight-only restrictions in place. Commercial vessels, including fuel tankers, cruise ships and vessels … Read more

Port Tampa Bay names Michael Poole as CFO

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Michael Poole has been named chief financial officer of Port Tampa Bay. Poole has 37 years of professional experience managing accounting, finance, information technology and risk management, with the last 27 years being in the Maritime industry. Poole most recently was the CFO for the Canaveral Port Authority. In his new role, with Port Tampa … Read more

Margaritaville comes to Port Tampa Bay

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Margaritaville cruise ship comes to Port Tampa Bay

Margaritaville at Sea’s newest ship has arrived in Port Tampa Bay for new departures, setting sail this month. The new ship, “Islander,” provides a variety of family-friendly offerings and entertainment options to create a personal paradise. Entertainment aboard includes live music, outer deck adventures, an all-ages lounge and arcade and a first-ever, challenge course that … Read more

Margaritaville at Sea prepares to set sail from Port Tampa Bay (PHOTOS)

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It’s the cruise line that is being called the “Best New Cruise Itinerary for 2024,” by USA Today. Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing its new Islander ship, from Port Tampa Bay, this summer.  In what is being dubbed “a cruise for everyone,” offering “fun and escapism,” and above all, the “chill,” Jimmy Buffett-inspired lifestyle.  … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Masonite, Fitlife Foods and more

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► Margaritaville at Sea, which will begin to offer sailings from Port Tampa Bay, this summer, has been voted the No. 1 “Best New Cruise Itinerary for 2024” and the No. 3 “Best Cruise Line for Families” in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.  ► Karen Lu has joined Moffitt Cancer Center as the … Read more

Port Tampa Bay announces new lease agreements with Agunsa

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Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners have approved two lease agreements with Agunsa, for facilities at the port’s Eastport and Hookers Point locations. AGS provides ocean transportation and logistics services including port terminal services, ship operations, vessel agency, warehousing, trucking and airport services.  Under the 20-year lease agreements, AGS will operate on 18 acres at … Read more

Infrastructure and regional population growth is slowing down shipping 

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The United States is said to be a “consumer nation.” This means that the country’s demand for goods exceeds the creation of said goods. We need more things than we make, which means those needed items are made somewhere else and need to be shipped to us.  That’s a commerce lesson better suited for high … Read more

SeacatLine expands service to Port Tampa Bay 

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SeacatLine is adding a second vessel to its Costa Rica – Tampa container service, increasing the frequency from fortnightly to weekly. In addition to specializing in refrigerated and dry container shipping services, SeacatLine also accepts break-bulk and project cargoes. Port Logistics Refrigerated Services provides terminal and stevedoring services, at Port Tampa Bay, for SeacatLine. The … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Tampa Museum of Art, Synapse and more

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► Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar, located at the top of the dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel, in Midtown Tampa, launched a new dinner menu, curated by Executive Chef Johnathan Rodriguez.  ► Gordito’s, a fast-casual restaurant, opened in Water Street Tampa, at 615 Channelside Drive.  ► Tampa Bay’s new women’s professional soccer team, Tampa Bay … Read more