GT USA, a subsidiary of the Gulftainer Group, has partnered with Great Lakes East to launch a new monthly barge service between Port Canaveral, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The service, which officially commenced on 14 July with the maiden call of the barge Crimson Clover, will focus on transporting construction materials such as lumber, steel coils, sheet piles, rebar, and other general cargo products from the Canaveral Cargo Terminal to Puerto Rico.
The partnership is a strategic step for CCT as it diversifies its operations and extends its service footprint to new markets, highlighting the terminal’s capacity to manage complex logistics requirements.
Commodities will be stored in CCT’s warehouses and handled through its robust infrastructure, ensuring efficient and secure operations.
At the inaugural call, CCT Operations Superintendent Lynnard Woods presented a commemorative plaque to Sal Menoyo, Vice President of Special Projects, East Coast at Great Lakes East, marking the beginning of the collaboration.
Luke Richards, Managing Director of CCT, said the partnership underscores GT USA’s commitment to innovation and long-term value creation.
Joe Starck, President of The Great Lakes Towing Company, added that this move strengthens their ability to serve the Puerto Rico trade lane with greater efficiency and reliability as this service at Port Canaveral in partnership with GT USA lays a strong foundation for long-term growth.
