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Cemex US and Port Tampa Bay, along with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, celebrated the inauguration of the recently expanded aggregates terminal. This project, funded by a USD 29 million investment from Cemex and a USD 7 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation, significantly increases the terminal's capacity to receive, store, and distribute aggregates used in concrete, asphalt, and construction projects throughout the region.
The expanded terminal transports aggregates from Newfoundland, Canada, to Tampa Bay via Port Tampa Bay's deep-water docks, using a system capable of moving 5,000 tons of material per hour from ship to storage. Cemex anticipates the facility will handle approximately 1.5 million tons of aggregates annually, depending on shipping conditions.
Local builders, contractors, and public agencies will have reliable access to aggregates used in the manufacture of concrete, asphalt, and infrastructure throughout Tampa Bay. The expanded terminal strengthens regional supply chains, promotes affordability, and helps ensure that materials used to build homes, schools, hospitals, and essential infrastructure remain available at predictable prices.
"The completion of our Aggregates Terminal at Port Tampa Bay strengthens Cemex's ability to supply one of Florida's fastest-growing regions with the essential materials needed to build and maintain critical infrastructure, from roads and schools to hospitals and homes," stated Jesús González, President of Cemex US.
"By improving supply reliability, we help keep projects on schedule and support cost stability for families, businesses, and communities. We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Port Tampa Bay and appreciate the support from the Florida Department of Transportation, which made this investment possible," added González.
With this expansion, the plant becomes Cemex's only facility in Florida that brings together an aggregates terminal, a cement terminal, and a ready-mix concrete plant in one strategic location. This expansion is part of several investments strengthening Florida's construction supply chain, complementing state and federal initiatives such as the Florida Construction Aggregates Program and Port Tampa Bay's Vision 2030 master plan.
Mayor Castor affirmed that the expansion addresses the construction and infrastructure needs of a growing city. "Tampa is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, and that growth requires reliable access to the materials used to build our roads, schools, hospitals, and homes. This expansion at Port Tampa Bay helps control construction costs and supports the affordability that our families and businesses depend on," she stated.
Paul Anderson, President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, stated that the expansion underscores the port's role as an economic driver for the region. "We are proud to support Cemex's growing operations and the overall economy of Tampa Bay. This expansion demonstrates the power of collaboration and the role our deep-water port plays in keeping Florida's supply chain efficient, resilient, and ready for the region's continued growth," he expressed.
