Melbourne Orlando Airport joins Port Canaveral foreign trade zone

Deliveries of jet fuel to MLB, solely intended for use on international flights, is anticipated to average two to three truckloads per week.

This Foreign Trade Zone operating agreement 'helps support business development and job creation, contributing to the overall economic success of the Central Florida region,' Port CEO Capt. John Murray said.

Growing list of operators

The airport joins a growing list of Port Canaveral FTZ #136 operators including Seaport Canaveral Corp., Airbus OneWeb Satellites, American Cruise-Aid Logistics and Raider Outboards.

'The expansion of FTZ #136 is a significant development for MLB, enabling us to streamline our operations in support of our growing international air service offerings,' MLB spokesperson Keely Leggett said. 'Moreover, the FTZ is a valuable economic tool that we can offer to attract and retain world-class tenants here at the airport.'

Marella Cruises

British airline TUI Airways, which recently began trans-Atlantic flight service to MLB originating from various cities throughout the UK is projecting to fly in 135,000 tourists annually with its weekly service. Additionally, TUI’s Marella Cruises is scheduled to begin sailing from Port Canaveral in summer 2023, with service to New York, New Orleans, Charleston, Key West and the Caribbean.