2024 Thanksgiving Holiday

Port Everglades administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 - 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. However, the building will remain open during normal business hours for tenants. Port Operations' marine services will be provided at standard levels without interruption on a 24/7 basis.

With the influx of cruise guests traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday, cruise guests and port users should allow for additional travel time due to a busy holiday cruise weekend. Have photo IDs and cruise confirmations ready when approaching security checkpoints.

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Port Everglades

Florida's Powerhouse Global Gateway

Port Everglades, located in South Florida, works creatively and competitively to expand the revenue positions of our trade, cruise and energy customers which in turn creates economic social and environmental value for our community.

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Master/Vision Plan

Our roadmap for future growth to improve productivity for the port’s cargo, cruise and energy sectors.

Energy

Today, one-third of Florida's energy, including petroleum, are stored and distributed through Port Everglades.

Cargo

Port Everglades is one of the leading container ports in Florida thanks to the Port's strategic location.

Port Everglades Quick Facts

Port Everglades generates more than $26.5 billion worth of business activity annually and supports more than 10,700 direct local jobs and nearly 193,000 statewide jobs.

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