Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Wishing our Members and Guests an Easter Sunday, April 20th filled with Joy and a Spring filled with Peace and Abundance. We celebrate Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Individuals, businesses, governments and the private sector join hands in safeguarding our planet, stepping up our efforts to combat climate change and preserving our ecosystems for a sustaining and thriving future. www.earthday.org.
Friday, May 2, 2025. Friday, May 2, 2025, we present our Business Luncheon Program at Lauderdale Yacht Club, 11.30am – 1.30pm. Members and Guests will be the first to hear “Mastering our Port’s future.” CEO, Port Director Joe Morris joins Senior Staff and Consultant Leaders in rolling out the first in-depth insights into Port Everglades Master/Video Plan update. Dr. Natacha J. Yacinthe, Enterprise Asst. Director of Seaport Planning and Philip J. Hadfield, V.P. American Ports & Marine Group, AECOM. The plan offers concepts for advancing the competitiveness of Port Everglades for decades to come. Plus, Immigration Attorney, Chandler Finley presents “Navigating Changes to Immigration Laws affecting doing business at Ports! We are SOLD OUT! 954.453.2801. www.portbiz.org
Friday, May 30, 2025. Port Everglades Association presents The Annual Economic Engine Performance Report at Broward Convention Center. The panel will be Mark Gale, Joseph Morris, Coree Cuff Lonergan, Stacy Ritter, moderator Russell Benford. We are proud to welcome Florida Transportation Secretary, Jared Perdue. The annual briefing on business is by Broward’s Airport, Seaport and Tourism Leaders. This is the event to see and be seen! The response from our Sponsors and Table Hosts has been amazing. SOLD OUT! Many thanks to our Sponsors, Table Hosts and Guests. We look forward to seeing you there. 954.463.2801. www.portbiz.org.
Seatrade 2025. Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister/Tourism Minister Chester Cooper told media during a news briefing at Seatrade Cruise Global last week that MSC Cruises is poised to take stake in Grand Bahama Shipyard The facility, a joint venture of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean and Grand Bahama Port Authority, is undergoing a $600m and is positioning itself as a global leader in cruise and commercial ship repair. MSC, together with Royal Caribbean Group, plans a $80m development at Freeport Harbor. www.seatrade-cruise.com
APM Terminals, the terminal operating division of AP Moller-Maersk, has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack, significantly expanding its intermodal capabilities in Central America. The purchase comes as the Panama Canal recovers from operational challenges from low water levels during the 2023-2024 El Niño drought. The 76-kilometer railway line, running parallel to the Panama Canal, provides vital cargo transport between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In 2024, PCRC generated revenue of US$77m and US$36m in EBITDA. www.gcaptain.com.
Crowley’s new LNG-powered containership Quetzal has successfully begun its inaugural commercial voyage, opening the company’s next era of faster, frequent ocean shipping with a new class of vessels for the U.S., Central America, and the Dominican Republic. Stay tuned for more news! www.ajot.com.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025. We are reaching a major milestone with our 50th Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar. 10am – 11am. Via Microsoft Teams. Throughout this series, we’ve highlighted our valued business partners. Now, we focus on developments shaping the future of Port Everglades. Join Port Director, CEO Joseph Morris, with key port tenants, discussing the next chapter for the Port. Register Robert Barcelo. 954 468 0177. Mobile 954 253 4407.
Wednesday 23 – Wednesday 30, April, 2025. The 31st Fleet Week is returning to Fort Lauderdale. www.browardnavydaysinc.org. Port Everglades Association Members can get a jump on scheduling Ship tours which will go live first thing April 21, 2025. www.browardnavydaysinc.org/ship-tours. Port Everglades Association and Comcast are co-sponsoring this year's Fleet Week Military Employer Recognition Breakfast (MER.) It will be April 25, 2025, 7.45am at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Port Everglades Association Members who are interested in attending should contact Peter Caspari at [email protected].
Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Damage Control Olympics (DCO) returns celebrating its 19th year offers an unforgettable experience with hand-on training, equipping participants with essential skills. Accepting sponsorships 954.463.9195 [email protected].
Tuesday 13 – Wednesday 14 May, 2025. The South Florida District Export Council is organizing the U. S. Caribbean Business Conference at Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, to help U.S. companies access opportunities in the Caribbean. Port Everglades is a top sponsor. www.eventbrite.com www.trade.gov/fort-lauderdale. 954.356.6622 [email protected]
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. A special edition of our Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar Series. 10am – 11am features Colombia – Puerto Antioquia, presented by Ms. Ginna Alexandra Castro Mican – Chief Commercial Officer. Colombia is Port Everglades’ #6 ranked commercial trade partner. In 2024, bilateral trade was valued at over US$ 1,499 billion. Ms. Castro will give an in-depth presentation on Colombia’s newest port and address Puerto Antioquia’s operations, developments and future plans. Register Robert Barcelo. 954 468 0177. Mobile 954 253 4407.
Monday 19 – Tuesday 20, May, 2025. Port Everglades hosts the Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference at the Hilton Marina, Fort Lauderdale. Broward County Commissioners, Port Director CEO Joseph Morris, Shipping Executives, Industry Experts, and Renowned Speakers discuss key issues shaping the future of maritime commerce. www.porteverglades.net
Thursday, May 22, 2025. Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s 2025 State of the Region & Annual Awards presented by Memorial Healthcare System will honor Community Transportation Advocates Glenn Wiltshire, Kareen Boutros, Bill Walker and Dodie Keith-Lazowick, 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resor. WPLG’S Anchor Jacey Birch is the host and sponsorships Carol Henderson, Broward MPO, 786 .985.6049 [email protected].
Lori Baer Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801. www.portbiz.org.
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