This strategic service strengthens regional connectivity
GT USA, a subsidiary of Gulftainer Group, has announced a new partnership with Great Lakes East LLC a subsidiary of The Great Lakes Towing Company, to introduce a new monthly barge service between Port Canaveral, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The new service will support the monthly export of construction materials from Canaveral Cargo Terminal (CCT) at Port Canaveral, including lumber, steel coils, sheet piles, rebar, and other general cargo products, destined for San Juan.
This strategic service strengthens regional connectivity and represents a key milestone in CCT’s long-term vision to diversify operations and expand its service footprint to new geographies and ports.
Infrastructure and capacity
The general cargo will be stored in CCT’s warehouses, making use of the terminal’s robust infrastructure and showcasing its capability to support the complex operational requirements of this service.
The service officially commenced with the maiden call of the barge Crimson Clover on 14 July, marking a significant achievement for both the CCT and Great Lakes East. During the inaugural operation, multiple commodities were received and loaded onboard in highly efficient, secure and professionally managed operations.
The launch event was attended by Canaveral Cargo Terminal’s Operations Superintendent, Lynnard Woods who presented a plaque to Sal Menoyo, VP Special Projects, East Coast at Great Lakes East, in recognition of the beginning of a new partnership at Port Canaveral.
Growth strategy
“This partnership marks a significant milestone in our growth strategy. It reflects our commitment to innovation, responsiveness, and creating long-term value for our customers, partners and the wider Florida community,” asserted Luke Richards, Managing Director, Canaveral Cargo Terminal.
“This strategic move lays a strong foundation for long-term growth and will enhance our ability to service the Puerto Rico trade lane with greater efficiency and reliability,” stressed Joe Starck, President, The Great Lakes Towing Company.
Gultainer is a global end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions provider, with international footprint of true multi-purpose ports, terminals, warehouses and transport facilities, a press communication concluded.
