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Marine industry warns port access curtailed after CBP change; commissioners say they will pursue federal help
Summary
Local marine-industry representatives told the board that U.S. Customs and Border Protection now requires international cargo for Fort Pierce to clear through Palm Beach or Cape Canaveral, potentially harming local seaport activity. Commissioners said they are pursuing help from U.S. Rep. Brian Mast.
Representatives of the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and other local mariners told the St. Lucie County commission on Oct. 7 that a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy change is constraining seaport operations at Fort Pierce.
Boaters and marine-repair businesses said CBP's regional office (West Palm Beach) now requires sea cargo to clear first in Palm Beach or Cape Canaveral, rather than being processed directly at Fort…
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