Traffic Alert - May 18 and 19

Port tenants and visitors may experience heavy traffic and delays this weekend, Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 due to a volleyball tournament being held at the Broward County Convention Center. More than 9,000 attendees are expected to attend each day. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the convention center area and use the port entrances located at Federal Hwy (US1)/ State Road 84 and I-595/Eller Dr.  

Tides & Currents
Tides & Currents

A Powerhouse History

More than 90 years ago, Broward County’s founders had the vision and foresight to recognize that a deep-water harbor would bring economicThe Wedding of the Waters Ceremony prosperity to our community. Today, more than 4,000 ships call at the port, carrying 25 million tons of waterborne cargo and nearly 3.7 million cruise passengers – generating more than $33 billion in economic activity.

Port Everglades’ came to be with the historic “Wedding of the Waters” on February 22, 1928, and welcomed the arrival of the first commercial ship on November 23, 1928.

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