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Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, issued the below statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s plan to infuse $250 million of federal stimulus for seaport relief. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council Issues Statement on $250 Million Infusion of Federal Stimulus for Seaport Relief
Following more than 10 years of service spearheading the Florida Ports Council, President and CEO Doug Wheeler today announced his plans to step down from his leadership post at the end of this month. [Read more…] about Doug Wheeler, CEO, to depart Florida Ports Council
Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, testified today on behalf of Florida’s seaports during the House Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council Issues Statement Following House Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Preemption of Seaport Regulations (HB 267)
Hundreds of business and government leaders, local community member and international trade partners attended “Focused on the Future,” the first virtual forum to highlight the work of Florida seaports hosted by the Florida Ports Council and Enterprise Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council, Enterprise Florida Host Virtual Forum to Help Businesses Grow Trade through Florida’s Ports
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. [Read more…] about Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira Elected Chair of the Florida Ports Council
The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) Council has elected Captain John W. Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Canaveral Port Authority, as chair. Capt. Murray replaces Amy Miller, director of the Port of Pensacola, who served as chair for the past two years. [Read more…] about FSTED Council Elects New Officers
Just before the worldwide pandemic hit Florida’s economy, Florida seaports showed steady trade from 2018 to 2019. [Read more…] about Florida Seaports Celebrate 30 Years of Strategic Infrastructure Investments
Decreased liquid bulk, dry bulk and containerized cargo and nearly five million fewer cruise passengers at Florida seaports is expected through 2020, according to a new analysis by internationally recognized maritime research company Martin Associates. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council releases new economic analysis of COVID-19 impacts on Florida seaports
This week, the Florida Ports Council (FPC) and the Coordination of Ports and Merchant Marine (Coordinadora de Puertos) facilitated the initial meeting of a Florida/Mexico Working Group, formed to review and identify issues, opportunities, and challenges to enhance the flow of international commerce via all-water routes. [Read more…] about Florida Seaports and Mexican Gulf Ports Ramp Up Efforts to Promote International Commerce and Economic Development
Florida Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Julia Neshiewat shared her vision for a resilient Florida with Seaports Environmental Stewardship leaders on Wednesday. [Read more…] about Florida’s Chief Resilience Officer Shares Vision with Seaports Environmental Leaders
