The Port of Tampa’s has a strategic location, its proximity to downtown Tampa, has access to 8 million plus people within 100 miles of the city. The Port’s competitive position as the deepest port in Florida, sustains its cruise and cargo businesses that have shown modest resilience during economic recession.
The port’s modest exposure to the emerging economies of Mexico and Brazil, the volatile nature of revenue related from the commodity-based cargo business, and continued contraction in the region’s construction sector remain concerns….Continued Reading
