Osprey Line starts Houston/Tampa coastal sea link

Osprey Line starts Houston/Tampa coastal sea link    Osprey Line, the Houston-based operator of short sea and river services along the U.S. Gulf and the Mississippi River, is to start a Houston/Tampa coastal container service today, when the vessel “Sea Trader” sails from Houston.
   “The ‘Sea Trader’ is a 220-TEU U.S.-flag container vessel that meets Jones Act requirements for domestic trade,” Osprey said.
   The new coastal service will connect with existing coastal services and inland services on the Mississippi River system.
   Osprey Line has established a terminal at the port of Tampa with depot and warehousing facilities.