Overview
Tampa Port Authority-Port Redwing Logistec Gulf Coast, LLC is a harbour facility in Gibsonton, Florida, USA. It operates as a marine terminal handling cargo under the Port of Tampa.
Tampa Port Authority-Port Redwing Logistec Gulf Coast, LLC is a harbour facility located at 6011 Diana Toledo Almeida Rd, Gibsonton, Florida 33534, within the Port of Tampa complex. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), indicating its role in cargo handling and marine logistics. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks, including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and the Clean Water Act for stormwater management. As a harbour in Florida, it must comply with state water quality standards and local environmental regulations. The Port of Tampa is a major deepwater port, handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo, with a focus on phosphate, fertilizer, and petroleum products. This harbour plays a key role in the regional economy, supporting trade and logistics for the Tampa Bay area. Its location on the Gulf Coast places it in a sensitive coastal environment, requiring careful management of stormwater runoff and potential spills to protect nearby estuarine habitats. The facility's operations contribute to the broader maritime infrastructure of the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, an area characterized by sensitive coastal ecosystems including mangroves, seagrass beds, and estuarine habitats. Harbour operations involve cargo handling that may generate stormwater runoff containing pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management and spill prevention are critical to minimize impacts on local water quality and marine life. The facility must adhere to the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 6011 Diana Toledo Almeida Rd, Gibsonton, Florida 33534, USA, within the Port of Tampa complex.
As a harbour under the Port of Tampa, it handles a variety of cargo including bulk, breakbulk, and containerized goods, with a focus on phosphate, fertilizer, and petroleum products.
The facility must comply with the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, the Clean Water Act for stormwater management, and state water quality standards in Florida.
Environmental risks are managed through stormwater pollution prevention plans, spill prevention controls, and adherence to NPDES permits for industrial discharges, as required by U.S. regulations.
This harbour supports the Tampa Bay area's economy by facilitating maritime trade and logistics, connecting Florida to global markets through the Port of Tampa, a major deepwater port.
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