Cemex US opened an expanded aggregate terminal at Port Tampa Bay, celebrating the milestone in Florida with the city’s mayor.
Cemex invested $29 million in the facility, with a $7 million Florida Department of Transportation grant supporting the terminal. The company says the expanded facility increases the terminal’s capacity to receive, store and distribute aggregates.
Cemex expects the terminal to handle about 1.5 million tons of aggregates per year, depending on shipping conditions.
“The completion of our aggregate terminal at Port Tampa Bay strengthens Cemex’s ability to serve 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 housing,” says Jesus Gonzalez, 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 deepen our partnership with Port Tampa Bay and appreciate the support of the Florida Department of Transportation in making this investment possible.”
With the expansion, Cemex says the site is the only company location in Florida bringing together an aggregate terminal, a cement terminal and a ready-mixed concrete plant in one place.
“Tampa is one of the fastest-growing cities in America, and that growth requires reliable access to the materials that build our roads, schools, hospitals and housing,” says Jane Castor, mayor of Tampa. “This expansion at Port Tampa Bay helps keep construction costs in check and supports the affordability our families and businesses depend on.”
Paul Anderson, president and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, says the aggregate terminal expansion underscores the port’s role as an economic engine for the region.
“Port Tampa Bay is proud to support Cemex’s growing operations and the broader Tampa Bay economy,” Anderson says. “This expansion demonstrates the power of partnership and the role our deepwater port plays in keeping Florida’s supply chain efficient, resilient and ready for the region’s continued growth.”