At least four Florida companies approved for ferry service to Cuba

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• Havana Ferry partners, United Americas approved for Florida-Cuba ferry service
• The U.S. government approves the first ferry services to Cuba in five decades

For the first time in five decades, at least four companies have received U.S. government approval to ferry passengers between Florida and Cuba.

All four companies were notified Tuesday of approvals by the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments, the first since the U.S. imposed a trade embargo on Cuba. Approved were Havana Ferry Partners of Fort Lauderdale, Baja Ferries of Miami, United Caribbean Lines Florida of Greater Orlando and Airline Brokers Co. of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. More...