The Port of Miami is among America’s busiest ports and recognized throughout the world with the dual distinction of being the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas.

The Port contributes over $16 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for over 110,000 jobs.

One of our primary goals is to promote growth in both our cruise and cargo industries in Miami-Dade County and to make sure that every port user can conduct business safely, effectively and efficiently.

 The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Seaboard Marine (Seaboard).  Under the new lease, which potentially runs through 2038, the Port of Miami, in partnership with Seaboard, will redevelop approximately 80 acres of cargo terminal to meet the growing demands of international trade for decades to come.

The Port of Miami is proud to welcome the Norwegian Sky to its 2008 cruise line-up.  Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) will reflag and rename the Pride of Aloha and launch the ship as Norwegian Sky.

The US Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration have announced expected TWIC compliance dates, after which all credentialed individuals requiring access to restricted areas will need to possess a valid TWIC identification card. The expected compliance date is December 2008 / January 2009.