Cemex, Port Tampa Bay and Mayor Castor Complete $36M Terminal Expansion to Support Regional Growth

Cemex US and Port Tampa Bay, joined by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, today celebrated the opening of the newly expanded Cemex Aggregate Terminal at Port Tampa Bay. The expansion, supported by a $29 million Cemex investment and a $7 million Florida Department of Transportation grant, significantly increases the terminal's capacity to receive, store and distribute the aggregates used in concrete, asphalt and construction projects across the region.

The expanded terminal moves aggregates from Newfoundland, Canada, into Tampa Bay through Port Tampa Bay's deepwater berths, with a conveying system sized to move 5,000 tons of material per hour from ship to storage. Cemex expects the terminal to handle approximately 1.5 million tons of aggregates per year, depending on shipping conditions.

Local builders, contractors and public agencies will have reliable access to the aggregates that go into concrete, asphalt and infrastructure work across Tampa Bay. The expanded terminal strengthens regional supply chains, supports affordability and helps ensure that the materials used to build housing, schools, hospitals and essential infrastructure remain available at predictable costs.

“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,” said 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 this expansion, the site becomes the only Cemex location in Florida bringing together an aggregate terminal, a cement terminal and a ready-mix concrete plant in one strategic location. The expansion is one of several investments strengthening Florida's construction supply chain, complementing state and federal initiatives that include Florida's Construction Aggregate Program and Port Tampa Bay's Vision 2030 master plan.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said the expansion supports the construction and infrastructure needs of a growing city.

"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. This expansion at Port Tampa Bay helps keep construction costs in check and supports the affordability our families and businesses depend on," Mayor Castor said.

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