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Port Tampa Bay has again been recognized with a Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine, earning honors in the Gulf Ports category for 2026. The recognition marks the third consecutive year the port has received the award and the fourth time overall.<\/p>\n

Now in its 43rd year, the Quest for Quality Awards recognize transportation and logistics service providers that earn top scores across a comprehensive set of service performance criteria. The Ports category has been part of the awards since 2012.<\/p>\n

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The recognition marks the third consecutive year the port has received the award and the fourth time overall.<\/p><\/div>\n

The awards are determined through a survey conducted by Logistics Management and Peerless Research Group (PRG) of readers who are qualified buyers of transportation and logistics services. Survey participants evaluate the carriers and service providers they regularly work with based on factors such as ease of doing business, value, network capabilities, and equipment and operations.<\/p>\n

This year, 147 transportation and logistics service providers were recognized with Quest for Quality Awards, representing the highest vote of confidence from the industry\u2019s qualified service users.<\/p>\n

Port Tampa Bay previously received Quest for Quality recognition in 2013, 2024 and 2025.\"\"<\/p>\n

The full list of 2026 Quest for Quality Award recipients<\/a> is featured in the August 2026 issue of Logistics Management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Port Tampa Bay has again been recognized with a Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine, earning honors in the Gulf Ports category for 2026. The recognition marks the third consecutive year the port has received the award and the fourth time overall. 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