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Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira Elected Chair of the Florida Ports Council

Posted on September 17, 2020

The Florida Ports Council today announced Manuel Almira, the Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach, is the council’s new chairman. Almira replaces PortMiami CEO Juan Kuryla, who completed his term.

Additionally, Jonathan Daniels, Port Everglades Director, was elected as vice chair, and David Wirth, Port Manager of Port St. Pete, was elected as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Ports Council. Each of the council positions are one year terms.

The Florida Ports Council is the professional association of Florida’s 14 public seaports, providing advocacy, leadership and research on seaport-related issues at the state and federal level. Florida’s ports support nearly 900,000 jobs in the state and contribute $117.6 billion to the state’s economy each year.

“Manuel Almira has been a strong advocate of Florida’s seaports since he joined the team at the Port of Palm Beach more than a decade ago,” said Doug Wheeler, president and CEO of the Florida Ports Council. “We know his leadership will strengthen the Florida Ports Council so we can ensure Florida’s ports are the global leaders of tomorrow.”

Almira has more than 35 years of experience in the maritime industry, with expertise in international imports and exports.

“Florida’s seaports serve as the gateway to the rest of the world and are one of the largest economic drivers in the state, supporting nearly 900,000 Florida jobs and providing critical access to commerce for all of our residents and businesses,” Almira said. “I am excited to help lead our ports forward, especially given the current challenging economic environment and the opportunities we have to diversify, grow, and provide world-class service all around the globe.”

About the Florida Ports Council
The Florida Ports Council is the professional association of Florida’s public seaports, providing advocacy, leadership and research on seaport-related issues before state and federal government. Florida’s ports support nearly 900,000 jobs in the state and contribute $117.6 billion to the state’s economy each year. For more information, visit www.flaports.org.

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