Florida Seaport System Plan - SeaCIP

Florida Seaport System Plan
Table 2.2
Policy Guidance for Seaports
Florida’s Ports
2009/2010 Seaport Mission a 2009/2010 Mission Plan Goals
Enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in
the State of Florida by fostering the growth of
domestic and foreign waterborne commerce.
2016 Vision of Success – Key Elements b
1. Strategic port planning – locally, regionally,
and statewide.
2. Deepwater access.
3. Efficient landside access.
4. Capacity for port growth – locally and
regionally.
5. Balance between user needs and the cost of
maritime operations.
6. Ability to build and sustain key partnerships.
7. Value of investing in Florida seaports and
serving Florida’s population.
8. Enhanced public understanding and support
for Florida’s seaports.
1. Provide efficient and cost-effective facilities
for cargo and passengers.
2. Build the intermodal facilities needed by
Florida’s seaports to move their goods and
passengers more efficiently than competing
out-of-state and off-shore seaports.
3. Maintain and expand existing trade markets
and patterns, increasing cargo flow.
4. Develop funding alternatives that will enable
Florida’s seaports to implement required
improvements in a timely manner and meet
revenue projections.
5. Implement security measures that balance
compliance with Federal and state minimum
security standards and the need for an
efficient flow of commerce through our
seaports.
6. Develop a state policy on economic
development recognizing that international
trade is dependent on Florida’s transportation
system.
a
b
http://www.flaports.org/mission.asp.
http://www.flaports.org/docs/seaportsvisioning10506jdsrevision%20power%20point%20to%
20ports(1).pdf.
2.3 Relationship to Florida Trade and Logistics Study
The Florida Trade and Logistics Study was undertaken by the Florida Chamber
Foundation, in partnership with FDOT and private-sector stakeholders. The
purpose of this study was to identify key opportunities for the State in international
trade and logistics; develop a set of strategies or actions; and equip local, regional,
and state partners with data and materials to implement the strategies. The study
built off of and was consistent with the established economic development (e.g.,
Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars) and transportation (e.g., FTP) programs.
The study identified three opportunities for Florida, defined as:
Maximize its ability to serve Florida businesses and consumers, primarily
through attracting Asian container imports directly to Florida seaports;
Grow the value of Florida origin exports, and leverage more efficient
logistics patterns to attract advanced manufacturing and other export-related
industries to Florida; and
Emerge as a global hub for trade and investment, leveraging its location on
north-south and east-west trade lanes to become the Singapore of the Western
Hemisphere.
2-4 Florida Department of Transportation
December 2010