An ICC shortline railroad that interchanges with CSX allows the port to receive rail freight from anywhere in North America. The Port of Tampa is the largest in Florida and the 10th largest in the U.S., with container service to South America and the Caribbean. The Port of Tampa is one hour north of Sarasota. Terminal For Public Use - 240,000 sq.ft. Air Cargo Building - 19,200 ft.
Most major airlines provide air cargo service.
Lauderdale Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Minneapolis Charlotte Dallas Detroit St. Louis Ft. An intermodal terminal and rail spur links the rail lines to Port Manatee, for easy transfer of freight to and from cargo ships and freight trains. The CSX line connects with both ports, and Seminole Gulfcoast Railway also serves Port Manatee. Sarasota County and the Tampa Bay region make it convenient and cost effective to distribute materials and reach markets around the globe. Website Hosted and Designed by Interserve, Internet Services, Inc.