Critical Commodities Matter - Florida Ports Council

CRITICAL COMMODITIES MATTER

Feeding, Fueling and Healing Floridians

Most Floridians do not realize how important Florida’s seaports are to ensuring our state has the goods and supplies it needs to keep Floridians moving. Far too often, that realization only happens in times of a natural disaster – like the 2024 hurricane season, when fuel supply was essential to getting Floridians and our state back on their feet. Yet, Florida’s 16 seaports play an outsized role in making sure grocery stores are stocked with food, gas stations have fuel, and hospitals and pharmacies have the medical supplies to heal patients and keep Floridians healthy.

Florida’s seaports play an indispensable role in supplying critical commodities and why it is imperative additional investments are made to ensure our state’s ports remain efficient with modern and necessary equipment, and functional with safe and secure berths and trading lanes.

FUELING FLORIDA

Florida’s largest import category is petroleum products and aviation fuel. Florida’s seaports are fueling everything from homes and businesses to automobiles, farm equipment, and airplanes.

FEEDING FLORIDA

Florida’s seaports are vital for importing and exporting food, vegetables, and perishable goods, ensuring a steady supply of food both locally and abroad.

HEALING FLORIDA

The import of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals through Florida’s seaports is crucial for keeping Floridians healthy, enabling effective treatment and management for patient care and medical procedures.

CRITICAL COMMODITIES MATTER: FEEDING, FUELING AND HEALING FLORIDIANS