Report: SeaPort Manatee sees 5-year surge in exports

SeaPort Manatee has seen a surge in exports in the past five years, according to port officials. 

Exports have increased by 231.55% over the past five years and increased by 11.6% in the last year, officials say.

Heavy-lift machinery has driven the spike, with a 55% year-over-year increase. This type of machinery accounts for $102 million of the port’s $351.17 million in exports for 2023, based on the WorldCity SeaPort Manatee Trade Numbers brochure.