FORT
LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward
County's Port Everglades has set a powerful new benchmark for performance,
breaking its own records across all three of its core business sectors - cruise,
cargo and energy - based on preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 numbers.
For the first
time in the port's 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.
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.
In the energy
sector, Port Everglades affirmed its status as Florida's 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.
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's 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.
"The trifecta
of record-breaking accomplishments reflects the strength of our partnerships
and the resilience of our business lines," said Port Everglades CEO and Port
Director Joseph Morris. "The port's diversified portfolio positions us to
adapt, compete and lead as global and regional markets evolve."
Port
Everglades' 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.
About Port Everglades
As one of Florida's leading economic generators, Broward County's 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's leading container ports and South Florida's 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 PortEverglades.net or email PortEverglades@broward.org.
December 4, 2025
Media Contact:
Joy Oglesby, Public Information Officer
joyoglesby@broward.org
954-468-0195