Manatee County Port Authority

Our driver had appt at 0900 wait time is about 2 hours at- VJ CENTRO AMERICA SA C/O lapico intl inc,,, escorted by port personal,,, no escort fee,,, usually escort fee is $80.00,,, or twic card... they accept all checks,,, cards no cash,,, lots of space to park around,,, easy docking,,, overall good...

The gentlemen in the office to get escort are Super Nice! Everyone was AWESOME and So Polite. Not 5 stars because I Hate standing on the dock to watch them load fruit. It’s SO Muggy and Hot, no fans and can’t even drink water standing there. Other than that, great experience. Arrived at 12:45pm for 1 pm appointment and left at 2:35pm. I picked up at Delmonte Enter the North gate off Piney Point Rd. Escort fee is $100.00 CARDS ONLY, No cash, No checks. Or TWIC card. Scale is $11.00 upon exit, CARDS ONLY. If you’re loading for Delmonte, they take lunch from 12:00-12:30. Left after going through gate, 2nd stop sign go right, all the way to the end almost. Escort security will be there to guide you to park on your Right and go to Delmonte building. Fill out paper (see picture) they will give

2nd time here. If it's busy you will wish you packed a lunch but if not in an out with in a hour.

Great Staff!! Nice group!!

Very fast service nice employees.