Why Florida?
Shipping shipments to Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and other Caribbean countries are rapidly becoming hot destinations in the shipping community. The choice of Orlando, Florida, for our office, was somewhat an easy choice. This positions us in the epicentre of shipping shipments to the Caribbean, and as we rapidly grow, this was a deliberate choice. Be it known that Florida is a key engine of the U.S. and world economy. Let’s take a look at why our very own Florida is critical for your shippings and future growth.
OVERVIEW
I have family in London, UK, and they always consider Florida a vacation destination. Like many visitors, they see FL as the host of many miles of beaches and plenty of theme parks to get lost in. For residents we see a pro-business government, low tax rates (compared to N.Y., IL etc.), affordable housing and a dynamic, growing population, Florida is an industrial superstate and the 4th largest economy among U.S. states. United with modern and extensive international commerce and intelligent shipping infrastructure, along with numerous large-capacity deep seaports, road, rail, and airports, Florida ranks as a significant hub both for domestic and international transportation.
FLORIDA BECAUSE?
1. Business Climate and Tax: Consistently placed as one of the best states for business, Florida keeps regulatory requirements and business taxes low. Alongside its stable economy and zero personal state income tax, it’s a great sunny place to do business.
2. Global Access: Success requires worldwide access in today’s business world. $150+ billion worth of goods travels through Florida’s seaports and airports annually. Florida’s geographic location makes it a major gateway for trade across the globe and especially to the Caribbean.
3. It’s Economy and Population: The Sunshine State is the 3rd most-popular state in the U.S. (population of over 21 million). Also, a staggering 125+ million yearly visitors (pre-COVID). Florida has the backbone to sustain and open up new growth opportunities. Did you know Florida’s trillion-dollar-plus economy makes it the 17th largest economy in the world alone (surpassing The Netherlands and Turkey).
4. Global Trade Center: Apart from our loyal customers, we also work with Florida based companies who present as key suppliers, and buyers for countries worldwide. Shipping goods made locally along with a large spectrum of imported goods flowing in and out of the state.
5. Gateway to the Caribbean: Florida is America’s trade crossroads. Our location on the globe, developed infrastructure, access to economics, and multi-cultural and multi-lingual workforce, Florida serves as the principal gateway to Caribbean markets for U.S. and overseas companies. Florida accounts for more than 28% of total U.S. trade with the Caribbean.
MAJOR INDUSTRIES IN FLORIDA INCLUDE:
Aviation and Aerospace
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Financial and Professional Services
Life Sciences
Defence and Homeland Security
Logistics and Distribution
Cleantech
Agriculture
Construction
LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING IN FLORIDA
Did you know has twenty commercial airports, fifteen major and minor water seaports. We are familiar faces to the ports of Miami. We use this port a few times a week to ship your barrels, containers and packages south to the Caribbean region.
FREQUENTLY SHIPPED ITEMS FROM FLORIDA:
1. Furniture
2. Fruits
3. Machinery and Electronics Parts
4. Beverages
5. Stone and Construction Materials
6. Apparel and Textile
7. Iron, Steel, and Other Metals
CARIBBEAN OCEAN FREIGHT FOR FLORIDA EXPORTS
Caribbean Ocean Freight services from Florida has the luxury of having not one, not two but three major ports – Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami Ports (all water service options).
