In 1933, Congress decreed May 22 as National Maritime Day. It is the day the nation—and particularly those in the U.S. maritime industry who are responsible for handling America’s imports, exports, domestic shipments and its millions of annual cruise passengers—honor those who currently serve and have served as merchant mariners in service to their country. On a larger scale however, National Maritime Day is a day to pay special tribute to the benefits that the maritime industry provides this country and to all who live here.

Here at Port Everglades we thank the more than 11,000 people who are directly employed by businesses that operate at the Port and the 200,000 workers statewide whose jobs are tied to our seaport. As we go about our business today, please take the time to recognize those in the U.S. Merchant Marine and maritime industry that keep our nation strong and remember those who have made our Port the economic engine that it is today.

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Broward County’s Port Everglades generates approximately $18 billion worth of business activity and approximately 200,000 jobs statewide, according to a new study produced by nationally recognized maritime research company Martin Associates. To view the Port Everglades Economic Impact Study, Click Here.

Port Everglades Updates Master Plan

  Most people associate South Florida with sunshine. There's a select group, however, that identifies it with speed. That group consists of more than 30 shipping lines. For them, the fastest-and most strategic-course for their cargo is Port Everglades.
Long recognized as one of the world's finest cruise ports, Port Everglades has rapidly established itself as one of world's premier cargo ports. We're at the epicenter of a region that thrives on trade and tourism. It's the perfect hub and point of entry for companies that conduct business in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and now, even the Far East.  Read More...

What's in a name? Everything if you've been named "World's Best" more often than any other port. In this case, the name is Port Everglades. How does a port become best in the world? It boils down to three key factors: unrivaled location, convenience and customer service. It also helps to be in the heart of one of America's top vacation playgrounds.  Read More..