Port Tampa Bay Email Format
Maritime TransportationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Port Tampa Bay is a major maritime hub on Florida's west coast, located in Tampa. The port constitutes a significant portion of Florida's economy, with an estimated annual impact of about $34 billion and supporting more than 192,000 statewide jobs. It is the state's largest seaport by tonnage, acreage, and cargo throughput, spanning over 5,000 acres with deepwater access. Serving as a gateway for global trade and travel, Port Tampa Bay provides access to Florida's largest consumer market and the broader Southeast. It ranks among the top 10 U.S. cruise ports, welcoming more than 1.6 million passengers annually and handling cargo types including bulk, breakbulk, containers, refrigerated goods and roll-on/roll-off freight. In addition to freight and cruise activity, the port is a center for shipbuilding and repair and has recently invested in upgrading its cruise terminal with three new passenger boarding bridges.