Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This Friday is finally tee‑off time! Our Annual Port Everglades Association Golf Tournament is here, bringing together friends, colleagues, and new faces from across our port community for a day of sunshine, connection, and camaraderie. Check out the details below so you’re ready to hit the course, or, you are welcome to come and support our players! Early voting is underway, and with Election Day on November 3, now’s the moment to thoughtfully exercise one of our greatest privileges as Americans — the right to vote. Please confirm voting information with your local election office.
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. Reminder to all confirmed foursomes for the Seaport Golf Tournament. All Members are invited, even if you don’t play, cheer on our players and enjoy the barbecue! We are SOLD OUT! See you there! 954.463.2801.
Friday, November 6, 2026. Presenting “Oceans and Rails of Opportunity” at our Business Luncheon, Lauderdale Yacht Club, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Michael Britton, Head of North America Market Ocean Products at A.P. Moller-Maersk, returns to talk about how one of the world’s largest container shipping companies – and a key provider of weekly Port Everglades sailings – is advancing fleet expansion while navigating the global logistics landscape, even amidst Middle East security concerns. Britton has three decades of ocean container shipping expertise.
Leo Vishnyak, Director of Sales for International Intermodal and Automotive Services for Florida East Coast Railway, discuss initiatives for growing the role of the FEC and its 351-mile mainline in the ’s transportation network – from expanding Port Everglades freight rail use to major capacity upgrades. The FEC also is solidifying Class I rail partnerships and looking to ferry deployment with an eye toward future trade.
Joseph Morris, CEO & Port Director of Port Everglades, leads us off and offers his thoughts for the program. We are SOLD OUT! 954.463.2801
ABS, U.S. Energy Department Team Up on Nuclear-Powered Ships. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have signed an agreement to advance the use of nuclear power in commercial shipping, including nuclear-powered vessels, floating power plants, and the infrastructure needed to support them. www.gcaptain.com
Competition heats up as Central American ports develop into regional hubs. Many ports in Central America are being transformed into regional hubs and integrated logistics and cargo processing centers, a process that is set to continue. 55% of Port Everglades' trade in FY2025 was with Latin America. This includes Central America, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. www.worldcargonews.com
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. Make your reservation now [email protected]. Sponsorships 786.985.6049
Sunday, 25 – Wednesday, 28 October, 2026 Robert Barcelo will be in Georgetown, Guyana, representing Port Everglades at CSA’s 56th Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition. Trade between Port Everglades and the Caribbean represented 34% of our port’s total container throughput in 2025. If you’re attending, let's make sure to connect so we can help you expand Caribbean trade! 954.253.4407. [email protected]
Wednesday October 28 - Sunday November 1, 2026. 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. As the world's largest in-water boat show, it spans multiple waterfront locations featuring1,300 boats and 1,000 exhibiting brands to six venues across the region! Its 67th year comes with new experiences on and off the water, including a second Windward VIP destination at Bahia Mar, a floating pickleball court at Las Olas Marina, celebrity chef dining, super-yachts, family-friendly activities and more. It brings $1.79 billion economic impact plus 100,000 jobs across Florida. Tickets: wwwflibs.com
Thursday, October 29, 2026. 10th Annual Marine Research Hub Summit at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Join us for us our annual program diving into blue/ocean economy initiatives, research, and solutions with emerging commercialization potential. 7am - Meet at Water Taxi departure location. Water Taxi Location: Stop #1 (between Riverside Hotel & Stranahan House) 8:00am - Water Taxi departs SHARP! 8.30am – 10.30am - Breakfast, Networking & MRH Presentations. Event registration includes Water Taxi transportation & FLIBS ticket. Invitation is non-transferable. Information Katherine O'Fallon, 786.778-.453, [email protected]
Wednesday, October 30, 2026. 2026 SFRPC & TCRPC Conference. Join Blue Tech entrepreneurs, investors, and others. Blue Tech includes the technologies, products, and services used to explore, understand, protect, and work in the ocean and coastal environment. Glenn Whitshire, Deputy Director, Port Everglades will be one of the keynote speakers. 8.30am – 3.30pm, Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Information www.sfregionalcouncil.org. 954.924.3653. and www.tcrpc.org. 772.221.4060
Wednesday 4 – Friday 6, November, 2026. 18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Drive climate solutions. www.broward.org/Climate/Summit2026/
Wednesday, 18 – Thursday, 19 November, 2026. Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE.) FITCE showcases the benefits of and opportunities for international trade while highlighting diverse arts and cultures from around the world. www.broward.org/EconDev
Tuesday, 1 - Friday, 4 December, 2026. The program, to be held at the Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City, brings together leaders from the maritime-port sector, public authorities and business leaders from across the region to discuss the main challenges and opportunities facing the industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. www.aapa.
2026 Bimini Retreat
Gain first-hand knowledge of ideas and plans which affect Port Everglades and port businesses at the city, county, state and federal levels.
