Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, June 11, 2025. It’s Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Father’s Day, Sunday June 15, 2025, and Juneteenth Day, Thursday June 19, 2025 – our office will be closed this day in honor of Juneteenth Day. Celebrate these wonderful occasions and how grateful we are to live in U.S.A!
Mark your calendar for our Port Everglades Association Summer Program. Just as the Friday, June 27, 2025 “Piloting Port Everglades” program at Lauderdale Yacht Club comes a week early, to avoid conflict with Fourth of July weekend, Port Everglades Association is scheduling two luncheons in August, the 1st and 29th – to avert Labor Day weekend, so be sure to mark your calendars in advance
Friday, June 27, 2025. Port Everglades Association presents our next monthly business luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club. 11.30am – 1.30pm. (This is our July get together.) We are pleased to highlight Port Everglades Pilots Association. They do an extraordinary job, and we are proud to host Capt. Brendon McDonnell, guest presenter, one of the 15 co-managing pilots and 4 deputy pilots of Port Everglades Pilots Association. Pilots are essential to life in Port Everglades navigating literally thousands of cruise ships and vessels in and out of the port. Their training is 2 ½ years long. Capt. McDonnell plans to discuss the crucial role of the Port Everglades Pilots Association, which has been navigating ships safely since 1931. This elite group of carefully chosen mariners provides compulsory marine pilotages for all seagoing vessels calling on Port Everglades. All pilots hold dual licenses issued by the State of Florida and the U.S. Coast Guard. Capt. McDonnell also looks to talk about the importance of a wider channel to ensure safe, swift navigation of the increasingly large vessels calling in the port. Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris plans to offer his perspective on the remarkable partnership between Broward County’s seaport and the Pilots and provide an update on the latest at the seaport and in our industry. Reservations are now being accepted. www.portbiz.org. 954.463 2801.
Looking ahead to the end of Summer / Fall Luncheon Program line up extravaganza! Put these dates in your calendar now!
Friday, August 1, 2025, we will feature a pair of Captains. USCG Sector Commander Captain Frank J. Florio III, and Captain Willie Barrera, President of American Maritime Officers (AMO), plus an opportunity to learn about Foreign Trade Zones.
Friday, August 29, 2025, we are proud to welcome back Michael Britton, North America head of ocean products, Maersk.
Friday, October 3, 2025, we will hear from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, who will be introduced by Broward County Transit Director Coree Cuff-Lonergan.
Port Everglades Association Immediate-Past President Patrick Collins will step back in to serve as President for the remainder of the calendar year replacing Justin Wier, our current President who has resigned and is moving to New Jersey. We welcome Patrick back and, on November 7, 2025, the Association Board Meeting, new Officers will be confirmed.
Drones Are Revolutionizing Logistics and Supply Chain Education. The logistics and supply chain sectors are pivotal to the global economy, yet they face significant workforce challenges. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the truck driver shortage is expected to reach 160,000 job openings by 2030 if current trends continue. The aging workforce in logistics is another critical issue, with over 60% of truck drivers aged 45 or older. These trends highlight the urgent need for younger talent and creative solutions to prepare the incoming workforce for the industry at large. In an increasingly interconnected world, logistics is the backbone of global trade, ensuring that goods reach markets across continents. As supply chains become more complex, the need for innovative solutions to streamline operations is critical. Recent reports indicate that automation and technology, including drones, could cut logistics warehouse labor costs by 40% over the next decade. The tide is turning, stay tuned for innovation! www.globaltrademag.com.
Record container production out of China allays box shortage concerns. The huge swings in containership deployment brought about by the on/off trade war have seen rates rocket and congestion grow in recent weeks; however, unlike another great disruptor of the 2020s, COVID record container production out of China allays box shortage concerns. According to Linerlytica, an Asia-based consultancy, new container inventories in China climbed to a record high of 1.55m TEU as of late May. Already more than 2.3m new containers have been produced this year, with Linerlytica forecasting that the massive production spurt will ensure there’s no repeat of the Chinese box inventory crisis of 2021 when inventories dropped to just 0.1m TEU. www.splash247.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar Series presents Brazil - Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP) featuring Mr. Claudio Oliveira CEO. Brazil is Port Everglades’ #2 ranked commercial trade partner. In 2024, bilateral trade was valued at over US$ 2,085 billion. Mr. Oliveira will provide an in-depth presentation on BTP’s latest developments and infrastructure investments. Webinar via Microsoft Teams 10am – 11am. Register [email protected] 954 253 4407.
Saturday, September 27, 2025. Seafarers’ House is honored to announce Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, Founder, CEO, Total Marine Solutions (TMS) as the recipient of the 2025 International Golden Compass Award which is conferred annually to individuals who have achieved distinction within the maritime industry. TMS delivers innovative, MARPOL-compliant solutions and training to the cruise, commercial, offshore, yacht, government, and port sectors. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The 2025 International Golden Compass Gala will commence at 6:30 p.m. Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale with a cocktail reception, silent auction, followed by dinner, formal award presentation. [email protected] 954.734.1580.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs until November 30, 2025, is predicted to be above-normal, with a 60% chance of an above-normal season. NOAA forecasts a range of 13 to 19 total named storms, including 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes. Be prepared, have a family preparedness plan. Be safe. www.broward.org/hurricane.
Lori Baer Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801. www.portbiz.org.
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