Investing in Florida's Port Infrastructure

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Gabe Sheheane

gsheheane@flchamber.com

(850) 521-1251

•  Floridians for Better
   Transportation

•  Florida Port Council

Florida must enhance the infrastructure of our ports to continually position Florida as a global leader in trade.

Florida’s port systems present expansive opportunities for high-paying jobs as we transition to a global market economy. Currently, Florida’s 21 commercial service airports, 71 general aviation airports and 14 deep-water seaports play an essential role in our lives and provide unique opportunities for increased trade and tourism. In 2015, the Panama Canal expansion will be complete, and Florida’s major competitors are positioning themselves for increased trade activity. In order for Florida to maximize on its trade lines, we must invest to improve our port system. Port infrastructure improvements yield almost $7 return in economic activity for each $1 of state investment, according to studies by the Florida Department of Transportation. (more)

The Florida Chamber will work for investments in Florida’s seaports and airports to make our state more competitive in a global economy.

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