Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Thanks to all who made our Economic Engine Performance Report so successful. Special thanks to the Convention Center Crew, our Association Friends and Helpers, not forgetting our Guests. A special Guest said it best :…..”The 18th Annual Economic Engine Performance Report Luncheon was a genuine testament to Port Everglades vision and dedication. Seven hundred leaders from across South Florida, a sold-out ballroom, a panel of exceptional minds - and yet it never lost that personal, human quality. That is not easy to achieve at that scale, and it speaks volumes .” Our Annual Bimini Retreat, one of the most anticipated weekends of the year, is this weekend, Friday, 12-Sunday 14, June 2026. And our next Business Luncheon, Thursday, July 2, 2026, will kick off our July 4th/250th Anniversary U.S.A. weekend! See details below!
Friday. June 12 – Sunday 14, 2026. 3rd Annual Port Everglades Association Bimini Retreat via Balearia Caribbean & Resorts World Bimini. Departing early Friday, returning Sunday evening. FREE round-trip ferry for Members compliments of Port Everglades Association. Accompanying family members will have a special discounted round-trip rate of $150 per person. Participants are responsible for Resorts World Bimini, special rate of $279 plus taxes and resorts fees per night. Our weekend includes a special day water excursion on Friday, late afternoon Happy Hour and a special hosted dinner party Saturday night. 954.463.2801. See you on board and Bon Voyage!
Thursday, July 2, 2026. START YOUR JULY 4TH/250TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND OFF WITH OUR PORT EVERGLADES ASSOCIATION BUSINESS LUNCHEON AT LAUDERDALE YACHT CLUB. 11.30am-1.20pm. We feature World-Class Prepare, Respond, Recover Program featuring Cliff Berry II, CEO of Cliff Berry Inc., furnishing environmental services, 24/7/365 since 1958. Matthew Bierwagen, Director of Bids/estimating, now in his 15th year as an internationally renowned response diver and naval architect with Resolve Marine Group. Joseph Morris, Port Everglades CEO and Port Director provides introductions and overview. Remember, it’s Thursday July 2, 2026! Make your reservation now! Seats go quickly! 954.463.2801. [email protected].
Congratulations to our partner organization, Marine Industries Association of S. Florida, on an outstanding annual meeting, awards luncheon, yesterday. We look forward to working closely with newly elected board leadership of MIASF, Chair Julie Berry, board members Katy Hagan, Megan Lagasse Washington, Michelle Terorotua, Joel Shine.
Check out MAP Broward's Annual Report 2025. The goal theme of the report is "Managing Traffic Systems", one of the five major goals of the Mobility Advancement Program. See details https://issuu.c 202om/mapbroward/docs/fy2025_map_broward_annual_report.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has broken the record for market share held by a single container line, reaching 21.5% of total global container capacity in May – a milestone no carrier has come close to achieving in the history of the industry, according to Alphaliner data. Splash247.com.
Port Everglades generates approximately $48.3 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 300,000 jobs throughout Florida. Port Everglades is the state’s top seaport for receiving and distributing fuel such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, but the economic impacts had not been fully accounted for in past reports. “We are a significant provider of Florida’s fuel needs – supplying 12 counties and five international airports ….” said Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades. In total, economic impact increased by 72% and supported 44% more jobs statewide over the previous report for Fiscal Year 2024. That includes approximately 13,139 jobs that are directly dependent on the port’s business activity, a more than 7% increase over the previous fiscal year. Business activity for cruise, generated in part from a record 4.7 million cruise guests, increased 21.7% in Fiscal Year 2025 compared to Fiscal Year 2024, and direct local jobs climbed by 9.4%. Economic activity for record cargo volumes of 1.167 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units, the industry’s standard container measurement), rose by 17.9% and supported a 5.3% increase in direct jobs. The business activity at Port Everglades contributes nearly $1.9 billion to state and local taxes, a 69% year-over-year increase. Congratulations Port Everglades. www.porteverglades.net.
Wednesday 10, June 2026. Last day for Cruise Ship Interiors Expo at Miami Beach Convention Center. 250 exhibiting suppliers and design studios offering the finest products and services on the market. www.cruiseshipinteriors-expo.com.
Thursday, June 11, 2026. Join Latin Trade and Port Everglades for "The Future of Maritime Cargo Transportation in the Americas," a high-level virtual discussion featuring senior executives from maritime logistics, trade, and cargo-generating industries. Free webinar, 9am – 10am, but must register [email protected]
Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The 57th Edition of Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar Series featuring: Broward County / Port Everglades Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Number 25. Presenters are Krystal Permanan - Senior Manager - Business Development and Donna Young - Program Coordinator. Krystal and Donna will provide an in-depth presentation regarding the latest developments and updates to this vital program. 10am - 11am. EST. Webinar will air via Microsoft Team. Registration Robert Barcelo 954.468.0177. Mobile 954.253.4407 [email protected]
Monday June 22, 2026. Is the deadline for submitting applications. PIANC (The US Section of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) is seeking qualified experts to join four new working groups who will focus on developing technical guidance on critical topics in the waterborne transport sector. 1. WG 270: Strategies to Prevent Negative Effects of External Threats in IW Infrastructure and Facilities. 2. WG 271: IW Guidelines for Navigation Availability Assessment. 3. WG 272: Decarbonization of the Inland Navigation Fleet. 4. WG 273: Optimized Maintenance Dredging Volumes in Inland Waterways. For details & application on each group, visit the PIANC. https://pianc.us/wg-vacancies/
Saturday, July 4, 2026. Port Everglades Association Member, McAllister Towing & The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company cordially invite you aboard M/V Long Island for the International Parade of Sail, New York Harbor. It’s the largest peacetime maritime gathering in American history, bringing together 48 Tall Ships, naval vessels, maritime delegations, participants 20+ nations as America celebrates its 250th Anniversary. If you are in New York, what a way to celebrate the 4th! Free, but reservations only with government ID etc, boarding at 6am, departure 7.30am, return 2pm. Sail4th250.rsvpify.com.
Lori Baer, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801. [email protected]
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