Port Everglades Association

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - On June 18, 2024, the Broward County Commission confirmed the County Administrator's appointment of Joseph Morris as Port Director of Broward County's Port Everglades Department. Morris currently serves as the Port Director for the Massachusetts Port Authority where he has worked for four years, originally as Deputy Port Director of Operations. He is expected to begin at Port Everglades on July 15, 2024. "As one of the leading economic engines in Broward County, it is essential that we continue to have a strong leader at the helm of Port Everglades. Joe was selected after an exhaustive national search that included input from a variety of port stakeholders. Joe is a visionary who brings vast international experience and understands the vital economic role that a seaport plays in a community," said Broward County Administrator Monica Cepero. "Joe has proven to be an exceptional leader throughout his private sector and public service career in the port industry, with more than 25 years of diverse experience in seaport, transportation, government, and business management." At Port Everglades, Morris will oversee the seaport's vast maritime business that generates more than $26.5 billion in economic activity statewide annually, supports nearly 11,000 local direct jobs, and results in more than $925 million in state and local taxes. "The County and Port Everglades have an unparalleled reputation for cultivating an inclusive economic environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and I'm looking forward to joining the staff and its community partners in advancing the Port's position locally, regionally, and globally," said Morris. During his time at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Morris has been responsible for managing cargo and cruise operations, multiple real estate properties, five public parks, and public access properties. He steers business development efforts, including the first new shipping line to call Boston home in more than seven years, and develops capital investment plans. Morris also oversees 51 staff in the Massport Police Department, responsible for port facility security at terminals (cruise, container) as well as in the public domain (parks, and areas of South Boston). Morris has worked with government authorities representing multiple countries including Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Great Britain, and led teams responsible for planning vessel, rail, gate, and yard operations for the largest container terminal in the United States of America, APM Terminals Los Angeles. Morris has a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and successfully completed the MAGNUM and MAGNET accelerated leadership training programs through APM Terminals.

Flickering scenes of the Economic Engine Performance Report 2024

Thank you. Port Everglades Seafarers' House at Port Everglades Jimmy John's Port Everglades Association

TURNING THE TIDE, 2024 Your support has been the key to our success in 2023. As we welcome 2024, we look forward to serving you with greater dedication and continued partnership. May the New Year bring you new opportunities and abundant success. Happy 2024 Port Everglades Association was formed in 1979 with six founding members, by 1990 we had 70 Members. Today we have more than 130 Member Companies strong. We will showcase many of our Members during our year-long 45th anniversary recognition. A special “Members Appreciation Reception” is being planned and we will be asking all Members to add our 45th Anniversary Seal to their email signatures lines. Let’s show Industry and Broward County who we are, and let’s get ready for a great year ahead Friday, January 5, 2024. Ring in the New Year, 2024 at Port Everglades Association’s Business Luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club, 11.30am – 1.30pm. Our presentation focuses on “Fueling the Future and the Blue Economy.” – the future of maritime fuels and opportunities related to the Blue Economy. Giora Israel, President, Giora Israel Inc. presents “Cost-effective implementation of clean energy sources for the cruise industry which is the industry’s greatest challenge.” Giora is retired from Carnival after 30 years of service. “Building the Blue Economy of South Florida through investments in resilient and sustainable” businesses are the topic of the presentation by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Fort Lauderdale-based Marine Research Hub, which got a recent state funding boost thanks to State Rep. Chip LaMarca. She notes we can raise visibility of research institutions and elevate solution-based companies to create jobs and harden infrastructure preserving and protecting our marine environment. Jonathan Daniels, CEO and Port Director, Port Everglades, sheds light on seaport’s priorities for 2024. We are SOLD OUT! See you Friday! June 7, 2024. Port Everglades Association presents the 16th Annual Economic Engine Performance Report at the Greater Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Convention Center. Transportation is our focus with a theme of “Planes, Trains, Ships and Automobiles.” As Port Everglades Association celebrates its 45-year anniversary, the longtime premier gathering of Broward County business leaders is taking on a dynamic transportation twist, focusing on Broward’s Airport, Seaport and Transit progress. From new master plan initiatives to Broward County Transit’s Premium Mobility Plan (PREMO) to interconnectivity advances, transportation is geared up to keep our county moving forward for generations to come. Speakers include Director of Aviation, Broward County Aviation Department; Port Director, Port Everglades; Director of Transportation, Broward County. Russell Benford, V.P. Government Relations, Americas, Royal Caribbean Group, EEPR Event Chairman; and Lori Baer, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association, EEPR Host. Contact us for Sponsorships and Tables 954.463.2801

Look what arrived at Port Everglades! Three new cranes!

TURNING THE TIDE, 2023 Warmest wishes for a joyful Holiday Season. Enjoy our last Business Program and Holiday Luncheon of 2023. Thank you for your continued membership support and loyalty. Friday, December 1, 2023. Port Everglades Association Business Program and Holiday Luncheon. It’s Holiday Cheer, Song and Recognition Awards Presentation. Presentation by our Member, Peter Hult, CEO VIKAND. “Seafarers Human Sustainability.” How to secure a commercially viable and sustainable shipping industry in the future.  Jonathan Daniels, CEO, Port Director, will give a brief round-up of Port activities. It’s our Annual Toy/Gift Drive. Our Members have a rich history of giving generously at Holiday time. Luncheon attendees are encouraged to bring a toy. Our three recipient organizations serve some 225 young people ages 3-9. Special thank you to our members Hatch and Dickey Consulting for coordinating and handling the delivery right after our luncheon. Please come dressed for the Holidays! You can come in fun Holiday attire, like funny ties and Christmas sweaters, or you can dress up and come fancy and elegant. This is a special festive Port Everglades Association end of year Luncheon Program. It’s our Gala Holiday Business Luncheon, SOLD OUT! See you there!  www.portbiz.org 954.463.2801. White House Announces Supply Chain Council, Ports to Play Key Role. The Biden Administration announced a new cabinet-level White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. The Council will focus on strengthening supply chains and easing inflation while looking to lessen impacts caused by major disruptions, such as those experienced over the last few years. The goal of the Council is to cut across various Federal Agencies to promote better coordination. While the primary focus of the announcement was securing and maintaining domestic supply chains - of which ports are a key pillar - the White House also signaled the importance of sourcing crucial manufactured goods and critical minerals from allied nations. Stay tuned for more information. Consider scheduling your next meeting or training at Seafarers' House, which is now open, located opposite Terminal 18, come and visit. www.seafarershouse.org Thursday, December 14, 2023. 38th Edition - Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar Series features Bridge Industrial’s Port Everglades Project Presented by Mr. Aaron Hirschl, V. P. Bridge Industrial’s project provides a state-of-the-art 170,000-square-foot warehousing facility adjacent to Port Everglades. 10am – 11am. conducted by Microsoft Teams. Reservations: Robert Barcelo 954 468 0177. Mobile: 954 253 4407 Next year Port Everglades Association is celebrating our 45th Anniversary! Stand by for more news! Lori Baer, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801.  www.portbiz.org

Yesterday Port Everglades hosted the 37th edition of the Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar Series and here is the presentation of our member and friends Port Everglades Terminal LLC, Hope you’ll find this information useful

Congrats Port Everglades CEO/Port Dir. Jonathan Daniels on being named a Florida Trend Media Company Florida 500 honoree. Port Everglades is undergoing a $3B expansion to expand berth and crane capacity, deepen and widen channels, and modernize its cruise facilities.

PEA guests of Hector and Alex Medina at The Loomis Company yacht at boat show.

PEA and PEAT delegation in Washington! PEA President Patrick Collins and Executive Director Lori Baer in Washington with Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Fly-in