Intermodal Logistics Center Infrastructure Support Program

| 9/27/2013

Projects funded in 2013 by the Florida Department of Transportation at Port Manatee, Jacksonville, Miami and Port Panama City will support and create a total of 1,213 direct and indirect jobs.

“The ILC Infrastructure Support Program is an important part of the department’s commitment to support freight growth in Florida. By enhancing our trade and logistics infrastructure we will create job opportunities and strengthen Florida’s economy.”

— Ananth Prasad
Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation

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Multimodal transportation system:
15 deepwater seaports
19 commercial service airports
12,000+ miles of highways
nearly 3,000 miles of freight rail routes

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