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Bahamas Ferries freight schedules from Port of Palm Beach

Bahamas Ferries released its U. S. freight sailing schedules to Green Turtle Cay and Treasure Cay, Abaco from Port of Palm Beach. The schedules include sailings from July through September 2020. Read on...
Food distribution July 4th

Dozens of volunteers will be spending the 4th of July feeding families in Palm Beach County. Read on...
Plexiglass barriers installed

Port tenants Gulfstream Line and Heavy Lift Services go the extra mile to keep their staff safe. Read on...
Employee Celebrations

Join us in celebrating our employees who have a birthday or work anniversary in the month of July. Read on...
Face coverings required on Port property

Please keep in mind, face masks are required while on Port property. Thank you to all of our tenants for helping keep port workers and visitors safe. Read on...
Virtual presentation

Our in-person presentations are temporarily being replaced with a virtual presentation detailing Port operations. Read on...
Port seeks diving and underwater inspection services

Diving contractors have an opportunity to do business with the Port of Palm Beach. Read on...
Carl Baker celebrates 29 years with the Port

Port of Palm Beach Director of Planning and Development, Carl Baker, began his career at the Port in 1991 as a security guard. Today, he is the Port's longest-tenured employee. Read on...
Available storage space

Merchants Market Group has available storage space in the 100,000 square foot warehouse where the company operates. Read on...
Power transformer shipped

Port of Palm Beach tenant, Port Contractors, recently oversaw and assisted the handling of a 345,800 pound transformer that arrived at the Port on rail. Read on...
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott supports port infrastructure plan

U.S. Senator Rick Scott recently wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of Port of Palm Beach’s application for a $13.2 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant. Read on...
Raw sugar shipments have increased significantly

The shipping of raw sugar from Port of Palm Beach keeps growing with a whopping 168% increase in tonnage in the last year. Read on...
Port of Palm Beach Seafarers Center assists cruise ship crew members

The COVID- 19 pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways. This is more so evident to the Seafarers lives, especially the cruise ship crews. Read on...
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line detaills new health & safety measures

As Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line prepares for its anticipated return, it is putting travelers’ health and safety front and center, rolling out an extensive list of new preventative measures designed to ensure the wellness of both passengers and crew. Read on...
Families in need receive groceries at Port of Palm Beach

Families from Palm Beach County, who were in need of food, lined in their cars for hours to get their hands on produce, meat, dry goods, diapers and dog food. Read on...
Hurricane Preparedness Plan

June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. Read on...
Global Entry Enrollment Center remains closed

The Global Entry Enrollment Center located at the Port of Palm Beach will remain closed until at least July 6, 2020. Read on...
National Maritime Day May 22nd

The Port of Palm Beach is encouraging all vessels in our harbor and at berth to sound their horns or whistles four times at noon on May 22nd in recognition of National Maritime Day. Read on...
Port Executive Director featured in Kennedy bunker documentary

It's been a few years since Port Executive Director Manuel Almira was interviewed by filmmaker Michael Viveiros, who was making a documentary about President John F. Kennedy's secret bunkers. Read on...
Tropical Shipping keeps expanding

Good news!!! Port of Palm Beach tenant, Tropical Shipping, expands its equipment fleet. The company added 250 new refrigerated containers. Read on...
How to talk to your child about the coronavirus

Sudden changes in routine, as well as being home all the time can be hard for children. Read on...
Meet our new Director of Business Development

Michael Meekins was named Director of Business Development in April 2020. Prior to joining the Port of Palm Beach, Meekins served as the Senior Director of Cruise and Port Operations at Port Canaveral, FL. Read on...
CDC's Coronavirus Self-Checker

Everyone can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Coronavirus Self-Checker, also known as Clara, can help you decide when to call your doctor if you are feeling sick. Start using CLARA here
Fire engine, ambulance, fire gear & some PPE donated to Abaco Islands

The Port of Palm Beach and its tenants continue to play a critical role in exporting donated goods to the Bahamas. Read on...
Tropical Shipping adds new service

This week, Tropical Shipping announced it is adding a new service to Suriname. The new eight-day service from the Port of Palm Beach starts May 14th. Watch video...
Fun Fact Friday

While the Port of Palm Beach is primarily an export port, there are some goods that are imported and distributed into South Florida communities. Read on...
Watch our new Tenant Spotlight

We recently published our second "Tenant Spotlight" featuring Florida Sugar and Molasses Exchange. Feel free to share with family, friends, local educators and others in the community. Watch video...
New LED lights installed

The Port of Palm Beach continues to optimize it's lighting system by making energy efficient improvements. Read on...
Activity near Lake Worth Inlet

We have received some calls from residents wondering why there are several vessels in the Lake Worth Southeast Turning Basin and off-shore. Read on...
Port of Palm Beach Security Officer makes care packages

We have some special employees at Port of Palm Beach. Security Officer, Kuumba Payne, made these care packages for her elderly neighbors. A touching gesture that’s much needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety practices for critical workers

The CDC recommends additional precautions in workplaces carrying out critical functions to protect workers & communities. Read on...
CDC recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings

Take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a cloth face covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, & frequently washing your hands. Read on...
Tropical Shipping is keeping the supply chain moving

This week, Tropical Shipping was featured on WPBF 25 news. President and CEO Jeff Fiser and US Port Operations Manager Claude Clevinger explained how the company is continuing operations while maintaining a safe environment for its employees. Watch WPBF story
Port of Palm Beach receives five safety awards

The Port of Palm Beach continues to show workplace safety is a top priority. This year, the Port received five safety awards from the Palm Beach County Safety Council. Read on...
Who is essential for sustaining the movement of sea freight?

The United States Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin detailing the identification of essential maritime critical infrastructure workers. Read on...
Sen. Marco Rubio shows support for Port of Palm Beach rail infrastructure

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio recently wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of Port of Palm Beach's application $13.2 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant. Read on...
Donated mobile veterinary clinic exported to the Abaco Islands

Today, port tenant Heavy Lift Services, Inc. loaded a mobile veterinary clinic onto the Vi-Nais cargo ship. Read on...
Port of Palm Beach recognizes Director of Human Resources

This week the Port of Palm Beach is recognizing Director of Human Resources, Beatrice Greffin, known to many as "B." Read on...
Research Vessel Petrel berths at Port of Palm Beach

A well-known research vessel made a stop at the Port of Palm Beach on Friday to pick up a film crew. Watch video...
Port of Palm Beach featured in Florida Ports Council e-newsletter

The Port of Palm Beach is this month's "Port Spotlight" featured in the Florida Ports Council e-newsletter. The article talks about how the port and its tenants are helping rebuild the Bahamas, current projects and cruise deals ahead of spring break. Read article...
Palm Beach Harbor Pilots recognized for their work

The Palm Beach Harbor Pilots received the "Best of Riviera Beach" award for being loyal tenants of the Riviera Beach Marina. Read on...
National Engineers Week

In honor of National Engineers Week, we are shining a spotlight on Port of Palm Beach Engineer Ron Coddington. Watch video here...
Retired fire engine shipped to the Abacos

Last Friday, Heavy Lift Services Inc. loaded a vessel named Pathfinder with a retired fire engine, roofing and building supplies and other donated goods collected by The Eagles' Wings Foundation. Read on...
Riviera Beach students meet former & current NFL stars on board the Grand Classica

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line hosted a special community event on Tuesday, ahead of Super Bowl LIV. Watch video...
Tropical Shipping expands its services

Today marks four months since Tropical Shipping began a new service to Belize City, Belize. Read on...
Port Commisisoners participate in 36th Annual MLK Gala Parade

On Saturday, Port Commissioners Joseph Anderson, Dr. Jean Enright and Wayne Richards attended the City of Riviera Beach's 36th Annual MLK Gala Parade. Read on...
Check out our MLK parade float built by our maintenance team

We don't mean to brag, but we have a talented maintenance team at Port of Palm Beach. Take a look at the parade float they built that looks like a ship. Read on...
Shipping container homes exported to Marsh Harbour

Yesterday, Port of Palm Beach tenant, Heavy Lift Services Inc, loaded the Vi-Nais cargo ship with four shipping containers that have been converted into housing for workers who are rebuilding Marsh Harbour in the Abaco Islands. Watch video...
Berth 1 Construction Complete

Berth 1 reopened this week after undergoing extensive renovations. The $4.5 million construction project replaced about 425 feet of sea wall. Read on...
Port Executive Director recognized for outstanding achievements

The Florida Ports Council congratulated Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira for his accomplishments and contributions he's made to the Port of Palm Beach during the past decade. Read letter...
POPB Executive Director featured in the Palm Beach 100 Business Journal

Port of Palm Beach Executive Director, Manuel Almira, is starting off the new year with a bang. Almira was profiled in a new magazine called the Palm Beach 100, which profiles the top 100 business leaders in the county. Read on...
Port Commission Chair recognized by the Salvation Army

Port of Palm Beach Commission Chair Katherine Waldron was recognized by the Salvation Army of Palm Beach County for helping find warehouse space for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. Watch video...
Promoting the Bahamas

A local Bahamian band called the Junkanoo Gawds performed on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration thanks to local Palm Beach Harbor Pilot Greg Turner, who is passionate about promoting tourism to the Bahamas. Watch video...
More donations headed to Marsh Harbour in time for Christmas

Ro-Ro cargo ship, Duke of Top Sail, is sailing to Marsh Harbour from the Port of Palm Beach for the last time this year. Read on...
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line featured in Gucci holiday ad campaign

Guess who is the star of the new 2019 Gucci Gift Giving Campaign? Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Classica. Read on...
Port tenants work together to help the Bahamas

A 53-foot trailer filled with 28 pallets of donated supplies arrived at Port of Palm Beach last week. At least three of our tenants worked together to get the supplies to the port and then onto the Grand Celebration, which shipped the goods to Freeport. Watch video...
More than 380 tons of donated water arrive at Port of Palm Beach

Nineteen semi-trucks arrived at the Port of Palm Beach on Tuesday filled with more than 380 tons of donated water. The water was donated by the state and FPL. The water bound for Nassau, was stored in the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's warehouse. Watch video here...
Tropical Shipping sends supplies & equipment to Freeport

On Saturday, Tropical Shipping loaded one of its cargo vessels, the Tropic Opal bound for Freeport, with equipment for power companies as well as donated supplies for their employees and hurricane victims. Watch video...
Port Commission Chair on a misison to help hurricane victims

Port of Palm Beach Commission Chair Katherine Waldron, who co-founded Palm Beach County Cares, met with members of the organization to discuss how to safely and effectively help victims of Hurricane Dorian. Watch video...
Meet our New Employee

The Port of Palm Beach adds new member to the rail and facilities department. Read on...
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line now offering Cruise & Stay package

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is inviting travel advisors to give their clients the ultimate getaway this summer through the unique Cruise & Stay Package. Read on...
Port receives reward for investing in safety equipment

On Friday, August 9, 2019, the Port of Palm Beach received a $2,740 check reward for purchasing safety equipment including personal flotation devices, eye wash stations, medical kits and some other safety items. View Video
Local kids visit the Port of Palm Beach

Summer fun at the Port of Palm Beach! Read on...
2019 a Year of Fun, Adventure and Freedom with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is offering a collection of new activities, packages and promotions for anyone looking to escape their daily routines and take time to savor what truly matters. Read More
Manuel Almira featured in SFBJ Power Leaders 250

Executive Director Manuel Almira was named one of South Florida Business Journal’s 250 Power Leaders for 2019. Read More
New Appointments on the Port's Board of Commissioners

In a ceremony held on Tuesday evening, the Port welcomed newly elected Commissioner Joseph D. Anderson. Appointed to one-year terms, Katherine M. Waldron is the Chair, Wayne M. Richards is Vice Chair, and Anderson is Secretary/Treasurer. Read More
Berth 17 Debuts with Arrival of Duke of Topsail

The Port of Palm Beach celebrated the first use of Berth 17 by the Duke of Topsail in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. Read More
BPCL Kicks Off 2019 with Triple Play Promotion

Reserve a 2-night sailing to Grand Bahama Island, and receive three offerings: 5 free drinks, $25 onboard credit, and $50 casino match play. Read More
Tropical Shipping Welcomes New Vessel, Tropic Freedom

A Mini Express Class vessel custom-built at Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard in China, Tropic Freedom joined Tropical Shipping's fleet in late September. Read More
Grand Celebration Returns on December 21, Offers "Sail Away Your Way" Promotion

Grand Celebration will return to the Port of Palm Beach and resume 2-night sailings beginning on December 21. The ship was chartered for the past two months to assist with restoration of service to communities impacted by the Massachusetts gas incident. Read More
Former Port Commissioner George E. Mastics, Esq. Passed Away on Wednesday

Early Wednesday morning, George Edward Mastics, Esq. passed away at his home in Palm Beach, surrounded by family. Elected in 1996, Mastics served as a Commissioner of the Port of Palm Beach for 20 years. Read More
Foreign-Trade Zone #135 Reorganized Under Alternative Site Framework

The U.S. Department of Commerce approved the Port's application to reorganize FTZ #135 under the alternative site framework (ASF) with a service area of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. Read More
Grand Celebration Chartered to Assist Communities Impacted by Gas Incident

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has chartered the Grand Celebration to assist with restoration of service to communities impacted by the Massachusetts gas incident. The ship will be traveling to Boston on October 1, 2018. Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!

All of us at the Port of Palm Beach join in wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! Please note: our administrative offices are closed on November 22 and 23, and will re-open on Monday, November 26 at 8:30 am.
Financial Reports for August 2018

The Port of Palm Beach's Financial Reports for August 2018 are now posted in the Monthly Financials section of the website. View Documents
The Palm Beaches Selected as One of Forbes Travel Guide's Top 18 Destinations of 2018

While Elon Musk is hard at work trying to make Mars the next travel frontier, other places in this orbit demand a visit right now. Palm Beach County, made up of 39 cities and towns, draws you in with 47 miles of sand. Read More
Rail Improvements Project Begins in April

Beginning in April, the Port's railroad tracks will undergo improvements in order to increase the efficiency of cargo transport and handling. Port operations will not be affected at any time by the construction project. Read More
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017

The Port of Palm Beach's Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2017 is now posted in the Financial Reports section of the website. View Report
New cruise ship sets sail to Bahamas out of Port of Palm Beach

Palm Beach County leaders on Friday heralded the arrival of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s newest ship at the Port of Palm Beach. The Grand Classica joins its sister ship, the Grand Celebration, in offering daily cruises to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. Read More
Palm Beach’s Northern Shore Thickened with Free Inlet Sand

About 235,000 cubic yards was dredged from the entrance channel, the Port of Palm Beach turning basins in the Lake Worth Lagoon and sand-settling basins north of the inlet. Read More
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Unveils Grand Classica Details

Reservations now open for Grand Classica sailings, beginning April 13, 2018. Kicks off daily departures to Grand Bahama Island with two ships. Read More
Grand Celebration Sets Sail With New Enhancements, Second Ship Named

Grand Celebration sets sail from Port of Palm Beach with new enhancements, beginning on December 23, 2017. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line names second ship and announces Bahamas itinerary. Daily departures to Grand Bahama Island will begin in April 2018. Read More

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