FEC and Port Everglades to jointly promote new ICTF

The agreement, which calls for joint promotions including international business development, the creation of promotional materials, shared sponsorships and milestone events, will enable FEC and Port Everglades “to be in a competitive position for additional freight beyond the completion of the Panama Canal,” said Jim Hertwig FEC’s chief executive.

To be located adjacent to the Southport container terminals at Port Everglades, the ICTF will handle containerised cargo through the Port to/from the FEC main line. Unlike similar facilities at other ports, both domestic and international cargo will be handled by ICTF resulting in advantageous transfer and shipping fees for Port Everglades customers. Furthermore, by relocating intermodal cargo from the current rail facility on Andrews Avenue two miles from the Port, traffic congestion on State Highway 84 will be significantly reduced.

“An ICTF adjacent to Port Everglades terminal operations will not only ensure our port remains competitive with other US East Coast gateways, but will give our port a cost and time-to-market advantage over many of them,” said Steven Cernak, Port Everglades CEO & Port Director.