{"id":86703,"date":"2025-12-17T14:13:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/86703\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:13:06","slug":"port-everglades-shatters-its-own-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/86703\/","title":{"rendered":"Port Everglades Shatters Its Own Records"},"content":{"rendered":"

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL\u00a0\u2013 Broward County\u2019s\u00a0Port Everglades<\/a>\u00a0has set a powerful new benchmark for performance, breaking its own records across all three of its core business sectors \u2013 cruise, cargo and energy \u2013 based on preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 numbers.<\/p>\n

For the first time in the port\u2019s recent history, Port Everglades simultaneously surpassed its highest volumes in cruise, cargo and energy, which underscores its role as one of the most diversified and strongest seaports in the United States.<\/p>\n

On the cargo side, the port achieved its best year with 1,167,552 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units, the standard measurement of cargo container capacity), setting a new Port Everglades record. This milestone reflects strengthened global trade relationships, expanded capacity and continued demand across Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond.<\/p>\n

In the energy sector, Port Everglades affirmed its status as Florida\u2019s No. 1 petroleum port, moving 131,855,261 barrels of petroleum products. The port is a critical fuel hub for Florida, supplying 12 counties and five international airports.<\/p>\n

Cruise operations also surged to historic heights for the port. Port Everglades welcomed a preliminary count of 4,773,873 cruise guests in Fiscal Year 2025, an impressive 16% year-over-year increase. This achievement not only breaks the port\u2019s previous cruise record but also solidifies its standing as the third-busiest cruise homeport in the world. With the new cruise season featuring 40 cruise ships from 9 lines, plus a daily ferry, Port Everglades conservatively forecasts hosting even more cruise guests in Fiscal Year 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe trifecta of record-breaking accomplishments reflects the strength of our partnerships and the resilience of our business lines,\u201d said Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris. \u201cThe port\u2019s diversified portfolio positions us to adapt, compete and lead as global and regional markets evolve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Port Everglades\u2019 performance highlights the strategic role it plays in Broward County and the broader South Florida region as an economic engine, job creator and essential hub for trade and tourism. With more than $3 billion in long-term capital improvements on the horizon as part of its Master\/Vision Plan, the port is preparing for continued growth in capacity, efficiency and sustainability.<\/p>\n

About Port Everglades<\/p>\n

As one of Florida\u2019s leading economic generators, Broward County\u2019s Port Everglades is the gateway for international trade and cruise vacations. Consistently ranked among the top three busiest cruise homeports in the world, Port Everglades is also one of the nation\u2019s leading container ports and South Florida\u2019s main seaport for receiving energy products including gasoline, jet fuel and alternative fuels. The Port Everglades Department is a self-supporting Enterprise Fund of Broward County government. It does not rely on local tax dollars for operations. As a major economic driver, Port Everglades contributes approximately $28.1 billion in value annually. More than 204,300 Florida jobs are impacted by the port, including over 12,200 people who work for companies that provide direct services to Port Everglades. For more information on Port Everglades, visit\u00a0PortEverglades.net<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0PortEverglades@broward.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/p>\n

Ellen Kennedy, Director of External Affairs & Marketing<\/p>\n

ekennedy@broward.org<\/a><\/p>\n

954-468-3508<\/p>\n

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