2009 Annual Report/Directory pdf - Port Canaveral

The Build-UpTO PROSPERITYA Four-Cornered FoundationAround the world, ports are essential links in the lifeline ofcommerce and critical catalysts for economic growth. Asone of America’s seaports, Port Canaveral is a resource forits country, its state and, above all else, for the people andbusinesses of its local and regional community.To build up to a new level of sustainable prosperity for BrevardCounty and Central Florida, we strive to strengthen each ofthe four corners of a sound foundation for local commerce:location, opportunity, linkage and support.Location: Gateway to a Thriving RegionA strategic location is an undeniable contributor to businesssuccess, and Port Canaveral occupies an enviable position asa gateway to the Florida markets. Within this opportunityrichstate, we serve one of the most vital markets — greaterOrlando. This enhances our value as a landlord port, andenables us to pass on the benefits of a market-favorablebusiness location to our long-term tenant companies.Channel to a World of OpportunityWith a thriving market, a favorable location and easy sea-andlandaccess, Port Canaveral is able to attract revenue-producingcruise, cargo and recreation business, each of which createsopportunities for companies to supply products and servicesneeded by these industries or their customers. When thesedirect-response local companies thrive, their needs in turncreate more opportunities for other businesses. The ripplesflow outward to touch nearly every segment of the economy.Linked to the UniverseOne of the advantages of location at Port Canaveral iseasy access to major markets through a comprehensivetransportation network. Products and customers smoothlymove along this network which includes, in addition to ourdeep-water seaport, major rail lines; convenient highway routes;three international airports and a corporate/commercial airportwithin an hour’s drive; and, uniquely, Kennedy Space Center,where our nation’s space launch program is evolving fromresearch and exploration into commercial transportation.continuedInside view of petroleum storagetank under construction in the$100 million Seaport Canaveraltank farm.24P o r t C a n a v e r a l 2 0 0 9 R E P O R T