[By Canaveral Port Authority]

Port Canaveral introduced right this moment that it has executed an settlement with longtime Canaveral Cargo Terminal operator GT USA for a brand new lease of as much as 25 years for an extra 10 acres of land adjoining to their current 20-acre operation on the Port’s North Cargo Berth 6.

“Right this moment’s announcement strengthens our place as a worldwide gateway for commerce to make sure provide chain stability for a variety of supplies important to our rising area,” stated Capt. John W. Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “GT USA and Port Canaveral have been companions since 2014.  This expanded dedication to our Port builds on our shared duty to be an financial engine and job creator that may pay dividends for generations to return.”

 The brand new settlement takes impact instantly. The extra 10-acre parcel will embody GT USA’s enhancements of a minimum of 15 hurricane-resistant warehouses totaling practically 170,000 sq. toes to deal with, retailer and course of breakbulk and common cargo resembling lumber, metal and undertaking cargo.

“The approval of GT USA’s enlargement at Port Canaveral is a vital milestone after vital arduous work and collaboration. We’re grateful for the Canaveral Port Authority’s continued help and excited to deliver this undertaking to life,” stated Luke Richards, Managing Director of GT USA. “The bigger footprint will give us the capability to pursue new commodities, entice further cargo, and higher serve prospects — driving additional development for GT USA and financial exercise via the port.”

Right this moment’s announcement continues GT USA’s diversification of cargo operations on the Port that features the latest launch of a brand new bi-monthly worldwide container service that connects Central Florida with key markets in Mexico and the U.S. Northeast.

Port Canaveral’s complete cargo throughput contains greater than 6 million tons in FY2026 with $25 million in earned revenues from operations, together with liquid and dry bulk, breakbulk, undertaking cargo and petroleum operations whereas selling financial development all through Central Florida.

 With 11 multi-purpose deep water cargo berths, state-of-the-art amenities and environment friendly providers, Port Canaveral serves as Central Florida’s gateway to world markets with quick and dependable operations for containerized items, bulk commodities, and specialised shipments.