In a maritime industry increasingly defined by reliability, capacity and connectivity, Port Everglades has solidified its position as one of the most diversified and resilient ports in the United States.
Located in South Florida, within one of the nation’s largest consumer markets, the port offers shipping and cargo terminal operators a powerful combination of strategic geography, responsive infrastructure and a balanced cargo portfolio that spans containerised, dry bulk and breakbulk freight.
For cargo executives evaluating gateways in the Americas, Port Everglades represents a proven logistics platform that consistently delivers operational performance and access to high-value markets across the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond.
A record year demonstrates strength
Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024, to September, 30, 2025) marked a defining milestone for the port. For the first time in its modern history, Port Everglades simultaneously achieved record volumes in cargo, energy and cruise operations — a trifecta that highlights the strength of its diversified business model.
On the cargo side, the port handled 1,167,552 TEUs, setting a record and reflecting sustained growth in global trade connections. The milestone underscores the port’s expanding role as a logistics hub linking U.S. markets with key international partners.
Energy throughput also reached new heights, with 131,855,261 barrels of petroleum products moving through the port.
This performance reinforced Port Everglades’ standing as Florida’s leading petroleum port, supplying fuel to 12 counties and five international airports.
Meanwhile, cruise activity surged to 4,773,873 guests, a 16 percent year-over-year increase for the third-busiest cruise homeport in the world.
Collectively, the port generates approximately $28.1 billion in annual economic activity, supports 12,272 direct local jobs and contributes to more than 204,000 jobs across Florida.
For cargo stakeholders, these results signal stability: Diversified revenue streams help ensure the port continues investing in infrastructure and services that support freight growth.
Infrastructure built for cargo growth
Port Everglades is backing its growth trajectory with a long-term capital investment strategy designed to expand capacity and improve productivity across its cargo terminals.
The port recently updated its Master/Vision Plan, outlining approximately $3.8 billion in capital investments aimed at strengthening infrastructure for cargo, cruise and energy operations.
A major milestone was the completion of the $471 million Southport Turning Notch Extension, which expanded berth space and enabled the installation of six Super Post-Panamax gantry cranes.
These cranes significantly enhance the port’s ability to service larger container vessels and improve overall terminal efficiency.
