Increased freight rail traffic parallel to Interstate 75 and into Polk County, Florida, should be encouraged in the coming decades to keep the state's north-south transportation network functioning, according to a recent Florida Department of Transportation report.
October 31, 2016Business, Government, Logistics
Fortress Said to Explore Sale of Florida East Coast Railway
Fortress Investment Group is exploring a sale of Florida East Coast Railway Corp., the coastal freight operator it took private in 2007, according to people familiar with the matter.
October 13, 2016Government, Business
Port of Palm Beach's Revamped Berth Could Lead to Cuba Trade
The Port of Palm Beach broke ground July 21 on construction of a $10.4 million mini-slip at its southernmost berth that could eventually serve as a base for cargo service to Cuba.
July 25, 2016Government
Florida Budget Earmarks $9.9 Billion for Roads in 2016-2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's proposed 2016-2017 transportation budget hands the state Department of Transportation $9.9 billion, the bulk of which would be spent on roads.
November 24, 2015