Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Next Friday, we look forward to welcoming a full house at our sold‑out Business Luncheon, where we’ll “book a date with freight” and explore the latest cargo trends shaping our port and the broader logistics landscape. It promises to be an engaging, fast‑paced program filled with fresh insight and industry energy. Summer is moving quickly, and the back‑to‑school season is right around the corner. School supplies remain tax‑free through August 20, making this an ideal time for families to prepare. And with Election Day on August 18 in Broward County, early voting beginning August 8, and mail‑in ballots available now, please make your plan to participate. Don’t forget to vote!

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.  SOLD OUT!  See you on the 7^th!  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 9am. 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! SOLD OUT! Contact us if you want to be on a wait list! www.portbiz.org or call 954.463.2801
 

MSC Enhances its Asia to USA East Coast Network to Port Everglades and Norfolk. Port Everglades once again has a direct connection to Asia with the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Empire Service’s inaugural call was July 17.  Port Everglades and Norfolk will replace Jacksonville and Miami in the rotation. By adjusting the port sequence, the service will be less exposed to port congestion risks, allowing for improved schedule reliability and more consistent on-time arrivals. www.porteverglades.net.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the APHIS Core Message Implementation Guide and Supplemental Trade Guide for filings of imports destined for Plant Inspection Stations (PIS). ACE CERTIFICATION environment (CERT) - July 27, 2026.  ACE PRODUCTION environment (PROD) - August 27, 2026. For questions or technical filing assistance, contact ACE ITDS Help Desk [email protected].

Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Join us for the Visit Lauderdale Partnership Summit and discover how to make the most of our partnership. Learn about the marketing opportunities, programs, and resources available to help grow your business while gaining the latest destination updates and tourism trends.  Connect with fellow industry professionals, explore new ways to engage with Visit Lauderdale, and see how we can work together to strengthen Greater Fort Lauderdale's visitor economy. 9am – 11am. Broward County Convention Center.  www.visitlauderdale.com/summit. 

Tuesday, August 25, 2026.  Wood Packaging Materials (WPM): Navigating Compliance Webinar. We take a deeper dive into the steps stakeholders should follow when they receive an Emergency Action Notification (EAN). CBP and APHIS experts will walk participants through each phase of the response and resolution process, from initial notification to final outcomes. After the live event, this and other previously recorded webinars will be available for replay at Trade Outreach Webinars. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov).  www.[email protected].

Monday 28 – Wednesday 30, September, 2026. American Association of Ports Association, (AAPA) Annual Convention & Expo.  New Orleans Marriott. As global trade, energy demand, and geopolitical uncertainty reshape the maritime landscape, ports are being called upon to play an even greater strategic role. [email protected].

Saturday, October 24, 2026. 30th Annual International Golden Compass Award Gala at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Port Everglades Pilots Association is being honored this year.  The Pilots Association celebrated 95 years of Leadership and Dedication to the maritime industry. They are an elite group of carefully chosen mariners who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of skill, dedication, and commitment to service in the maritime industry. We are honored they are members of Port Everglades Association. The prestigious Compass Golden Compass Gala is Seafarer’s House’s largest Annual Fundraiser.   150,000 seafarers and port workers each year are supported through hospitality, transportation, emergency assistance, pastoral care, and other essential services.  Make your reservation now [email protected].  Sponsorships 786.985.6049

Friday, October 30, 2026.  Join us for the 10th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Breakfast, hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Connect with the Chamber’s Marine Council, members, and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while hearing from an industry expert keynote speaker, receive a day-pass to tour the International Boat Show, and take advantage of complimentary Water Taxi ticket for a seamless experience. 7.30am – 9.30am. Next to Riverside Hotel, 420 SE 6 Ave. Fort Lauderdale. [email protected]

Wednesday 4 – Friday 6, November, 2026.  18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.  Hosted by Broward County, this year's theme is "Capitalizing on Climate: Action Through Innovation.  For sponsorship/registration information, contact Dr. Greg Mount, [email protected]; 954.519.0356 and Kirk Zieser [email protected] 954.519.1294.  Now taking reservations.

Lori Baer, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association.  954.463.2801.  [email protected]

Port Everglades Association 2026 Calendar