Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Reserve your seat now — Freight is taking center stage at our next Business Luncheon on Friday, August 7, 2026, we convene a high‑level cargo panel at a moment when Port Everglades is delivering record‑breaking performance and national recognition. As our region navigates a long, hot summer, please stay mindful of your wellbeing and check in on those close to you. This month, Port Everglades earned three prestigious Achievement Awards, implemented a tariff waiver to expedite earthquake aid, and secured a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation — a testament to the port’s momentum and leadership. Full details follow — a standout month for Port Everglades.

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 call 954.463.2801.

Friday, October 23, 2026. Port Everglades Association Seaport Golf Tournament is right around the corner at Plantation Golf Course and Club.  Full hot breakfast at 7.30am, Shotgun start at 9.am. Full barbecue lunch after play with Tournament Winners and Raffle Prizes.  All Members are invited, even if you don’t play, cheer on our players and enjoy the barbecue! To be a sponsor or book your foursome, contact us now! www.portbiz.org or call 954.463.2801.
 

South Florida is currently experiencing extreme heat with temperatures and humidity levels above normal for this time of year. Your body works extra hard to maintain its normal temperature, which can be fatal. Among all weather-related hazards, extreme heat causes the most deaths each year. Children, pregnant women and people who are elderly, sick or overweight are more vulnerable.  Learn what Broward County is doing for you by visiting www.Broward.org/ResiliencePlan.

Relief aid for Venezuela. A big thank you to all our Members who made cash donations. More than $5,000 was collected. A special thank you to Kris Hopkins and Greater South Florida Maritime Trades, Jay Reynolds and J. P. Reynolds Company, Carlos Lopez and PCL Construction for their extraordinary help. Note that Port Everglades Association will be purchasing tents, sleeping bags, Ready-to-Eat Meals, and pet food which will go directly to Venezuela.

Tariff waiver available for Earthquake Aid. Port Everglades is prepared to waive tariff charges for ocean shipping lines transporting emergency and humanitarian relief supplies and services to areas impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela.  Under Port Everglades Tariff Item No. 950, tariff charges up to a cumulative total of $50,000 may be waived by the Port Director for ocean shipping lines at Port Everglades that are transporting emergency relief supplies and/or services. Waivers exceeding that amount must be authorized by Broward County Board of County Commissioners. www.broward.org.

Broward County’s Port Everglades recently received three Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo recognizes innovative government programs that enhance the quality of life for residents.  1. West Lake Park Project.  Mitigation through habitat creation and protection. West Lake Park.  2. Find a Cruise.  Helping Cruise Guests navigate their options from Port Everglades. 3.  Interactive Cruise Parkin Map.  Helping guests navigate Port Everglades to smoothly begin their cruise. www.porteverglades.net.

Port Everglades was awarded a $3 million-plus Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) that will fund a study for the Southport Entrance/McIntosh Road Realignment project. This grant will fund a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study to extend Griffin Road into Southport; the relocation/reconfiguration of McIntosh Road; and coordination with the ongoing Intermodal Center project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.  www.porteverglades.net.

Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming toward excess capacity after 2026.  The container shipping industry this year will manage to stay ahead of the rapidly building wave of excess capacity looming over ocean carriers such as geopolitics, network disruptions and frontloading by shippers keep all vessels employed on major trade lanes. Total capacity on order is currently 12.3 million TEUs, 37% of the current fleet, according to Sea-web, a sister company of the Journal of Commerce within S&P Global. Just over 1 million TEUs of capacity via ships over 10,000 TEUs is scheduled to be delivered this year, contributing to capacity growth of 4% amid initial market predictions for demand growth of 2% to 3% this year.  But the flood of incoming supply will be acutely felt by carriers over the next two years, with 2.3 million TEUs of capacity due for delivery in 2027 and 3.8 million TEUs in 2028. www.joc.com.

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​.

Port Everglades Association 2026 Calendar