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In the Know 68: Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director for Port Everglades

Port Everglades
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Published Apr 23, 2025 5:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

 

Port Everglades ranks as the world’s third busiest cruise home port, and it is the main port for petroleum products in South Florida. It's a self-supporting enterprise fund of Broward County, Florida and generates more than $26 billion in economic activity, supporting about 11,000 direct jobs. It's a key hub for the region's shipping needs, and handles about one million TEU worth of containerized cargo a year. 

To get all the details about the port's operations and its positive impact, TME founder and editor-in-chief Tony Munoz spoke with port CEO and director Joseph Morris, who has over twenty-five years of experience in the ports sector. For the full conversation, listen in below. 

The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Maritime Executive.