 As the Cruise Capital of the World and Cargo Gateway of the Americas, the Port of Miami is a vital contributor to the local, state and national economies. During fiscal year 2008, 4.1 million passengers traveled through the Port, and more than 7.4 million tons and 828,349 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo transited. This commercial trade combined with the cruise business supported approximately 176,000 jobs and had an economic impact in the region of approximately $17 billion.
The Port of Miami serves approximately 20 shipping lines that call on more than 100 countries and 250 ports across the world, serving the markets of Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America.
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