The Florida Ports Council, representing Florida’s 15 public seaports, has recognized Florida World Trade Month 2012, to increase awareness about the importance of international trade as a major contributor to job creation and corporate growth.
More than half of Florida’s nearly $150 billion in international trade comes through Florida’s ports, making international trade and growing the global partnerships critical to the ports and Florida as a whole.
“ World Trade Month is an opportunity to educate the public and the state’s leadership on the positive economic impact ports make on our state,” said Doug Wheeler, president of the Florida Ports Council . “ We are proud to work with Governor Scott, Enterprise Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Miami and all of our seaports in celebrating international trade in Florida.”
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Dredging Today Staff, May 2, 2012; Image: flaports