GLOVIS America expands vehicle terminal at Port Tampa Bay
GLOVIS America has secured a long-term agreement with Port Tampa Bay to expand its vehicle logistics terminal in Florida, increasing its operating footprint and strengthening its capacity to handle automotive cargo moving through the US Gulf Coast.
The agreement provides approximately 32 additional acres of land adjacent to the port’s berths, building on the company’s existing 48.5-acre terminal operation. Once completed, the expansion will bring GLOVIS America’s total operating area to more than 80 acres, representing an increase of approximately 66%.
The expanded terminal is expected to accommodate around 10,000 vehicles, including approximately 3,000 additional storage spaces. The new capacity is intended to support existing automotive customers, accommodate changes in vehicle volumes and provide opportunities to attract additional original equipment manufacturers across Florida and the southeastern United States.
Terminal development and vehicle processing
The expansion is being carried out in two phases, with development of the first 12 acres having started in August 2026. The remaining 20 acres are scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, following site preparation and infrastructure improvements required for vehicle storage and terminal operations.
GLOVIS America will have full operational control of the additional land under the long-term agreement. The company has also completed the renovation of a 33,000-square-foot building at the terminal, while a new vehicle washing facility and body shop are under development to increase its processing capabilities.
The additional property is located close to the port’s shipping berths, CSX railway infrastructure and inland transport connections. By accommodating more vehicles within the terminal, GLOVIS America expects to reduce its reliance on external storage facilities and associated shuttle movements, potentially improving the coordination of vehicle handling and onward distribution.
Sergio Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer of GLOVIS America, said the expansion supports the company’s efforts to develop a more connected finished vehicle logistics network across North America.
“This expansion continues to bring our long-term vision to life,” said Gutierrez, highlighting the importance of port partnerships and long-term infrastructure development.
Strengthening Gulf Coast automotive logistics
GLOVIS America’s operations at Port Tampa Bay form part of its wider North American finished vehicle logistics network, which supports automotive manufacturers through port handling, vehicle processing, storage and inland distribution services.
The company’s relationship with Port Tampa Bay began in 2022. Since then, more than 160,000 vehicles have moved through the port as part of the partnership, according to the port authority.
Raul Alfonso, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Port Tampa Bay, said the company’s continued investment would help the port respond to automotive demand in Florida and surrounding markets.
The expansion is expected to increase Port Tampa Bay’s role in finished vehicle distribution along the Gulf Coast, providing additional capacity for Ro-Ro cargo operations and closer integration between maritime and inland transport infrastructure.
Financial terms of the latest agreement were not disclosed in the official announcement, while the terminal’s expanded storage capacity remains dependent on the completion of the planned development works.
