July 15, 2013
As reported in several papers, including the Daily Business Review on July 11, 2013, international trade through South Florida has surged. Merchandise exports in the region hit a record $47.9 billion in 2012. That represents an 11 percent ($4.7 billion) increase from 2011. South Florida has apparently not had to wait for the Panama Canal expansion to enjoy this surge in activity.
Top destinations included Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Switzerland and Venezuela. I personally am seeing a lot of business from Venezuela right now. South Florida was one of 32 metropolitan areas recording more than $10 billion in exports.
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