Mobilization meets Globalization

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 Florida leading seaport for containerized cargo. 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.

A Leading U.S. Container Port
The more than 6 million tons of containerized cargo that move through Port Everglades annually have it ranked as the 11th leading container port in the U.S. and first in Florida, now serving more than 150 ports and 70 countries.

Less Waves. More Speed.
Nobody moves cargo in and out faster than Port Everglades. The Port is part of a thriving global transportation network that counts among its attributes:

• a favorable location less than one mile from the Atlantic Shipping Lane
• direct access to multi-modal inland links through Florida's interstate and highway systems
• an FEC rail hub within 2 miles
• a thriving international airport (FLL), one of the fastest growing airports in the nation, across the street

Key to recent growth has been an aggressive expansion of Port facilities (Northport, Midport and Southport) through a multi-million-dollar capital improvements program which has resulted in:

• new and expanded marine cargo terminals
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection radiation portal monitors to inspect all containers leaving the port via truck
• 99% uptime on gantry cranes 
• expansion of Southport container yards

A Master Port With a Master Plan
It appears that Port Everglades is once again on the verge of ushering in a new year of prosperity. With state of the art equipment and plenty of room to grow, the port has clearly positioned itself to serve as home base for any shipper seeking a prime spot for doing business domestically or with the international community.

On the drawing board are expansions to support future growth in containerized global trade, and the construction of an intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) and warehouse/distribution center.

Booming Import/Export Trade
The Port's location at this global crossroads for trade also makes it extremely attractive for imports and exports - more than $18 billion worth in 2007. One key draw is Florida's first and largest Foreign-Trade Zone, conveniently situated in the heart of Port Everglades.

For more information, contact Carlos Buqueras or Manuel Almira at 954-523-3404, or e-mail PortEvergladesCargo@broward.org