Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Summer is in full swing, and the momentum at Port Everglades is unmistakable. As we head into our next Business Luncheon, we’re shining a spotlight on cargo — and the impressive growth that continues to elevate our port’s performance. We are deeply grateful to our members for their generous support of the Venezuela relief efforts; time and again, this community steps up with heart and purpose. This month, we’re excited to welcome four new Members to the Association. All the details are below — it’s a great month to stay engaged.

Friday, August 7, 2026. ‘Book a Date with Freight’ at our next Port Everglades Association Business Cargo Panel Luncheon. Put on your big boy (and girl) CARGO pants at Lauderdale Yacht Club. 11.30am-1.30pm.  In these challenging times, Port Everglades is posting some of its best cargo numbers ever. Learn from a panel of industry veterans how Broward County’s seaport is flourishing when many of our nation’s maritime gateways are struggling with such issues as shipping line restructuring, infrastructure constraints, rising fuel costs, tariffs and overall global uncertainties.
Panelists – respectively representing terminal operations, containerized cargo and liquid bulk sectors are Rick Blackmore, CEO of Port Everglades Terminal LLC;  Charles Gittens, President of Bahamas & Eastern Caribbean Trade at King Ocean Services and Rich Vogel, Manager of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs at Vecenergy. 
The discussion is slated to be moderated by Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, Founder, CEO of Total Marine Solutions and President of Port Everglades Association, while Joseph Morris, Port Director, CEO of Port Everglades, looks to provide an introductory overview. Many thanks to our sponsors CORE, Keith, Port Everglades Terminal and Vecenergy.  Are you ready to book a date with freight? Don’t wait! Please RSVP on our website www.portbiz.org or by calling our office at 954.463.2801.
 

Thank you to all our members who made cash donations for relief aid for Venezuela. More than $5,000 was collected. A special thank you to Kris Hopkins, Greater South Florida Maritime Trades, Jay Reynolds, J. P. Reynolds Company, Carlos Lopez and PCL Construction for their extraordinary help. Port Everglades Association will be purchasing tents, sleeping bags, ready-to-eat meals, and pet food with the $5,000 to be sent directly to the needy people in Venezuela.

Port Everglades Terminal, LLC (PET) announces the release of multiple Invitations to Tender (ITTs) under the Port Everglades Regional POWER (Port Operations with Efficiency and Reliability) Project, funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). PET is seeking qualified suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and service providers to participate in a series of procurements for new cargo handling equipment and supporting infrastructure.  Download and complete the Prospective Bidder Registration Form by visiting www.petpev.com

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced enhancements to its Asia–USA East Coast network, and we’re proud to be part of the updated Empire Service rotation.  With Port Everglades now included alongside key ports like Norfolk, this change reflects a strategic shift toward greater efficiency, reduced congestion risk, and improved schedule reliability. [email protected]

This month we are happy to announce four new members of our Port Everglades Association.

Posillico Civil Inc., established in 1946, provides integrated services including civil, materials, environmental, paving, trenchless/drilling, utilities, wastewater, marine, construction equipment, industry leaders in safety. Danielle Thompson and Thomas Cassidy will be the company’s representative at our Business Luncheon.  www.posillicoinc.com.

National Cargo Bureau, Inc., non-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The company was created to render assistance to the U.S. Coast Guard in discharging its responsibilities under the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea and for other closely related purposes. Warren Engle and Matt Seif will be our representatives. www.natcargo.org.

Kind Designs, is a climate technology and marine infrastructure company supporting ports, municipalities and public agencies modernizing coastal assets.  The company designs and manufactures Living Seawalls sans shoreline protection systems that enhance the performance of traditional infrastructure, increasing resilience to sea level rise and storm events. Kind Designs partners with port authorities and government entities to deliver scalable solutions.  Andrew Valdes and Maddie Rieger will represent their company at our business www.kinddesigns.com.

BEA Architects, Inc. Established in 1992 BEA Architects is an interdisciplinary firm providing planning, architectural, engineering and construction services.  As design specialists the firm is renowned worldwide for its state-of-the-art facilities, including ports, passenger terminals, educational, civic and municipal, sports, cultural, community centers etc.  Bruno Elias Ramos and Sofia Ramos will represent their company at our business luncheons. www.beai.com. Welcome aboard to our new Members!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026. CBP/Port Everglades presents Perishable Cargo Meeting, hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, (CBP) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Broward County’s Port Everglades. 1.30pm – 3pm, in person, First Floor Auditorium, Port Everglades Administration Building. Registration Robert Barcelo [email protected] 954 468 0177, Mobile 954 253 4407.

Sunday, July 19, 2026. Join Broward County and the Florida Panthers for FREE public watch party celebrating international soccer. The Finals, 3pm. Attendance and parking are free.  Parking gates will open two hours before kickoff, and arena doors will open one hour before each match. The Plaza, outside main doors of the arena, will host a variety of pregame activities for families, including food trucks, face painting, inflatables, games and more. Attendees may reserve up to six tickets ​through SeatGeek.com or​​​ AmerantBankArena.com​.

Hey folks!  You may participate in a fun project!  The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Port Everglades District invites you to our “Boxes of Love” community cereal donation drive benefiting local families in need.  We are attempting to break the Guiness Book of Records for the longest cereal box domino chain.  Drop off of new standard box cereal 9am – 1pm at any BSO office until July 15.  The World Record Event will take place Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Atlantic Ballroom, Broward County Convention Center.  Information [email protected]. or [email protected].

Port Everglades Association 2026 Calendar