Wednesday, August 12, 2026.  We kicked off the week with a milestone: the largest container cargo vessel to call Port Everglades arrived at berth, underscoring the port’s growing global reach. At our upcoming Business Luncheon with the Pilots, we’ll spotlight the precision and expertise required to safely navigate both cargo and cruise vessels into the harbor. With back‑to‑school season signaling a return to full business rhythm, we’re gearing up for a packed Fall—our sold‑out Annual Golf Tournament in October and Fort Lauderdale’s 67th Annual Boat Show right behind it. Momentum is building across the port community.

Friday, September 4, 2026. Our next Port Everglades Association Business Luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club, 11.30am-1.30pm steers us into the first big weekend of college football season!  We feature, Piloting Our Port.  To kick off Labor Day weekend!  Capt. Joshua Kornblum will be at the helm.  He is one of the elite group of mariners applying exceptional skill in ensuring safe passage and berthing of mega containerships and some of the world’s largest cruise vessels as they call Port Everglades. Capt. Kornblum is among the carefully chosen cadre of 16 harbor pilots – dual-licensed by the State of Florida and U.S. Coast Guard – who provide complete maneuvering service to and from berth to point of embarkation/disembarkation, including docking and undocking. Port Everglades Pilots Association has been moving ships safely since 1931.  Joseph Morris, CEO & Port Everglades Director, will update us as we navigate our way into the long weekend.  Get on board today and make your reservation, as you know, seats go quickly!  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! We are sold out! www.portbiz.org or call 954.463.2801
 

Congratulations to our latest new Port Everglades Association Member, NV2A Group.  The company is a South Florida based construction firm delivering complex, high-quality projects across transportation, healthcare, commercial and governmental sectors. Attending our Business Luncheons will be Jose Perez and Julianne Diaz-Tallon.  www.nv2agroup.com Welcome aboard!

The large container vessel MSC Vandya, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), arrived at Port Everglades Tuesday.  This arrival is part of MSC's newly restored and restructured Empire Service, which re-introduces direct container shipping connections between Port Everglades and the Far East (including stops in China and South Korea). The updated route replaces older Florida port calls in Miami and Jacksonville with Port Everglades and Norfolk, Virginia. www.msc.com

Retirement is announced of Juliet Murphy Roulhac, Esq of FPL, who has worked tirelessly for the past 35 years in law and energy industries. FPL is a good friend of Port Everglades Association. Juliet, may you have a well deserved retirement.  Baldwyn English is our new FPL executive contact and is a Port Everglades Association Board Member. 954.321.2258.

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]

Wednesday, 9 -10, September, 2026. 11th Latin America Ports Forum - Panama City, Panama.  Robert Barcelo will be representing Port Everglades and speaking at the Forum. In 2025, trade between Port Everglades and Panama exceeded US$622 million. This bilateral commercial activity ranks Panama as Port Everglades’ #12 trade partner.  Contact Robert Barcelo, Senior Manager, Business Development to talk about how we can help your expand trade 954.468.0177 Mobile 954.253.4407 [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]

Thursday, October 22, 2026. Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization presents the 5th Annual State of the Region & Annual Awards at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.  We honor a distinguished group of leaders, Senator James Scott (Lifetime Achievement Award,) Steve Braun, FDOT District (Community Impact Award, Coree Cuff Lonergan (Visionary Award,) Lisa Scott Founds (Champion Award.)  [email protected]  (954) 876-0073

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.  Mark your calendars now!

Wednesday October 28 - Sunday November 1, 2026.  67^th Annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. As the world's largest in-water boat show, it spans multiple waterfront locations featuring over 1,300 boats, luxury superyachts, and marine exhibits. It brings $1.79 billion economic impact plus 100,000 jobs across Florida.  Tickets now available wwwflibs.com

Port Everglades Association 2026 Calendar