Port Panama City.
Located on the Gulf coast in Florida's panhandle, this port specializes in breakbulk cargo plus some dry bulk products. The Port has become a catalyst for industrial development in Northwest Florida.

Governing Body: Panama City Port Authority

Mission:
Expand economic opportunities in the City of Panama City, Bay County, Northwest Florida, and the state by providing modern port facilities, promoting trade, and supporting industrial development.

Major Goals and Objectives:

•General cargo enhancements.

• Bulk cargo facility enhancements.

• Preparation for cruise operations.

• Industrial Park development.

Primary Needs:

• Completion of the current south dock expansion.

• Completion of the dredging project associated with the south dock expansion.

• Additional property for cargo storage.

• Additional warehouse space.

• Funding to expand the Industrial Park.

Hinterland Served:
Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Trading Partners:
Central America, South America, the Far East (China), the

Mediterranean and Europe.

Principal Activities and Products:

Break bulk and bulk terminal service, Industrial Park development, and Foreign Trade Zone operations.

Exports:
Linerboard, woodpulp, machinery, and miscellaneous general cargo.

Imports:
Steel plate, steel coils, lumber, copper and bulk aggregates.

Current (FY 2003/2004) and Projected (FY 2008/2009) Throughputs:

Cargo (tons): Current - .9 million. Projected - 1.5 million.

Cargo (TEUs): Current - None. Projected - 40,000.

Cruise (revenue passengers): Current - None. Projected - 150,000.