2026
1850 Eller Drive • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-523-3404 • PortEverglades@broward.org • PortEverglades.net Port Everglades
Joseph Morris CEO and Director
Mission Statement Port Everglades works creatively and competitively as a landlord seaport to expand the revenue positions of our cargo, cruise and energy customers to create economic, social and environmental value for our community.
B roward County’s Port Everglades is a triple threat with cruise, cargo and energy business lines that make it a powerhouse port. As the third-busiest cruise homeport in the world, the port anticipates in Fiscal Year 2026 welcoming more than 4.7 million cruise guests who travel to the Caribbean and around the world. Port Everglades is also South Florida’s main seaport for receiving energy products such as gasoline and jet fuel. It provides fuel for 12 counties in Florida and is the No. 1 fuel receiving port in the state. The port’s location is one of its great- est advantages. Port Everglades sits in the heart of one of the world’s largest consumer regions. Eighty percent of the port’s trade stays within 80 miles, which is significant in a region where more than 6 million people live within 100 miles. The port oers direct access to the inter- state highway system and the Florida East Coast Railway’s 43-acre near-dock Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, ensuring cargo reaches Atlanta and Charlotte by rail within two days and 70% of the U.S. population in four days. These con- nections allow containers to move quickly from ship to truck or train, getting goods to their final destinations faster. Port Everglades’ primary trade is cen- tered on partners in the Caribbean and
Latin America with a smaller percentage from the East-West trade lane. The port’s diversified cargo mix includes containers, refrigerated cargo such as mel- ons and seafood, dry bulk, breakbulk, RO/ RO, boats and yachts, and liquid bulk. Port Everglades also manages Broward County’s Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 25. An FTZ is a special designation that allows companies to defer, reduce or eliminate duty fees on imported or exported goods. It also helps improve inventory control and supply chain responsiveness. FTZ No. 25 includes all of Broward County, giving busi- nesses more flexibility to work locally and compete globally. Port Everglades follows an aggressive, comprehensive 20-Year Master/Vision Plan that focuses on modernizing its facilities to maximize productivity. Through these plans, Port Everglades has identified approx- imately $3.8 million in ongoing capital improvements over the next 20 years. More than half of the projects will be started and/ or completed within the next five years.
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