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Port Canaveral plans to add up to three new cruise terminals

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Quantum_of_the_Seas_at_Meyer_WerftIn addition to the eighth terminal that is currently under construction, three new cruise terminals are likely to be built at Port Canaveral to handle the expected increase in cruise ship traffic. A detailed presentation of Port Canaveral’s cruise and cargo outlook was given to the commissioners just a few days ago.

The $105 million Cruise Terminal 1 is scheduled to open December 27 and will be used mainly by Royal Caribbean. The additional terminals will be needed by 2016, 2018 and 2022 each. They would be part of the $587 million five-year development program that is expected to establish the port as an important cargo destination and boost the number of the cruise passengers. Continue reading →

Residents opposed to Port Canaveral’s railroad project

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800px-08_tory_railtrack_ubtPort Canaveral Authority has recently approved the design of the new $75 million automotive import/export complex. The port needs to have direct rail service into the area.

The port’s authorities have announced their intention to file a request with the Surface Transportation Board to construct and operate approximately 11 miles of new rail line between Port Canaveral and the Florida East Coast Railway near Titusville, Florida. Continue reading →

Port Canaveral to expand its cargo business by turning to cars

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800px-Delta_Mariner_from_side_docked_at_Port_Canaveral_(08PD-3492)Port Canaveral plans to become an unidentified automaker’s major Southeast port of entry.

Plans to build a $75 million automotive import/export complex were approved by Port Canaveral commissioners last week, but only if the officials get a commitment from an automaker to use it. The automaker’s choice will be announced in late October or early November and it will start operating in May. Continue reading →