News Flash

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.

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Food distribution July 4th

Dozens of volunteers will be spending the 4th of July feeding families in Palm Beach County.

This Saturday’s food distribution at Port of Palm Beach is scheduled for 3PM to 6PM. 

Hospitality Helping Hands and Feeding South Florida volunte...

Plexiglass barriers installed

Kudos to Port tenants, Gulfstream Line & Heavy Lift Services, Inc., for installing plexiglass shields in their office. They’ve had the barriers up for a few months now, but we want to give them a shoutout for protecting their employees.

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Employee Celebrations

Port Security Officers Daniel Evins birthday is July 29th. He is the only employee who was born in the month of July. 

Six Port employees are celebrating work anniversaries. 

This July marks 12 years Port Executive Director Manuel Almira h...

Face coverings required on Port property

Please keep in mind, face masks are required while on Port property. This is in accordance with Palm Beach County’s masks mandate approved by county commissioners June 23rd. Masks must be worn in public places throughout Palm Beach County. Exemp...

Virtual presentation

It’s been four months since we last hosted a community presentation and tour of the Port.

Port presentations and tours remain suspended due to COVID-19.

But if you are still interested in learning about Port operations, you can watch our virtual p...

Port seeks diving and underwater inspection services

Diving contractors have an opportunity to do business with the Port of Palm Beach. The Request for Qualifications that was posted on our website June 17th, includes the performance of underwater inspection services and evaluation of conditions of structur...

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 security officer. Today, he is the Port’s longest-tenured employee. Carl has worked in nearly every department. We salute Carl for his h...

Available storage space

Merchants Market Group has available storage space in the 100,000 square foot warehouse where the company operates. 

Available storage capacity

Ambient storage -250 pallet locations

Air conditioned -100 pallet location

Refrigerated 45 degrees -250 pa...

Power transformer shipped

Our on-dock rail service allows us to move heavy equipment like this 345,800 pound transformer. 

Port of Palm Beach tenant, Port Contractors, recently oversaw and assisted the handling of the transformer that arrived at the Port on rail. Our rail ...

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. The federal funding would allow the...

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.

Our April cargo tonnage report shows so far this fiscal year, 78,900 tons of raw sugar has been transported domestically from the Por...

Port of Palm Beach Seafarers Center assists cruise ship crew members

Story and photos courtesy of Port of Palm Beach Seafarers Center.

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.  Here at the Port of Palm Bea...

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 c...

Families in need receive groceries at Port of Palm Beach

Families from Palm Beach County, who were in need of food, lined up in their cars for hours to get their hands on produce, meat, dry goods, diapers and dog food. There was enough food to feed at least 1,500 families. Many of those families are still strug...

Hurricane Preparedness Plan

June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. While hurricanes can be unpredictable, there are actions the Port and its tenants can take to ensure the Port can withstand a storm. The Port of Palm Beach has updated its 2020 hurricane plan and shared it wit...

Global Entry Enrollment Center remains closed

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently extended the temporary closure of Global Entry Enrollment Centers to at least July 6^th.

This includes the center at the Port of Palm Beach.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP extended the period of time tha...

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. 

This year’s National Maritime Day theme, Sound Off for...

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. Last week, Almira received news t...

Tropical Shipping keeps expanding

Good news!!! Port of Palm Beach tenant, Tropical Shipping, expands its equipment fleet. The company added 250 new refrigerated containers. 50- 20 foot and 200- 40 foot. The containers are used to store refrigerated cargo exported to people living primaril...

How to talk to your child about the coronavirus

Parents: Sudden changes in routine, as well as being home all the time can be hard for children.

Signs of stress include:

• Excessive worry or sadness
• Unhealthy sleeping or eating habits
• Difficulty with attention and concentration

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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. He was responsible for coordinating all operation...

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.

Fire engine, ambulance, fire gear & some PPE donated to Abaco Islands

Palm Beach County has not forgotten about the Bahamas, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Just this week Palm Beach County Fire Rescue donated the following to the Abaco Islands, which was devastated by Hurricane Dorian seven months ago. 

• &am...

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.

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. You might be surprised what comes through our port before ending up in local restaurants and stores. Tropical ...

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.

New LED lights installed

The Port of Palm Beach continues to optimize it’s lighting system by making energy efficient improvements. The port recently retrofitted four hi-mast lighting poles with 600 watts Musco LED fixtures. The lights were installed where Tropical Ship...

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. Port of Palm Beach Engineer Ron Coddington explains what you are seeing and why the vessels are there. 

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.

When workers return to the job after potential COVID-19 exposure, implement these practices before and during their work shift:

• Pre...

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.

Your cloth face covering should:

✔️ Reach above the nose, below the chin, and co...

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.

Port of Palm Beach receives five safety awards

The Port of Palm Beach continues to show how workplace safety is a priority. This year, the Port received five safety awards from the Palm Beach County Safety Council. The Port was presented with two excellence awards for worker and vehicle safety and two...

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. 

The following personnel are essential for sustaining the continuous flow of maritime com...

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 for a $13.2 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant. The federal funding would allow the port to...

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. The vet clinic, donated by a local animal rescue group called Good Karma Pet Rescue, will soon arrive in Scotland Cay in the Bahamas. Check out CBS...

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." We want to thank her for always making herself available to all Port employees. Her calmness, professionalism and good heart nev...

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. 

RV Petrel is a 76.45-metre research vessel owned by the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. 

The ship is named after the sea bird ...

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.

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. The harbor pilots continue to help captains safely navigate vessels in and out of the Port of Palm Beach.  In a...

National Engineers Week

In honor of National Engineers Week, we are shining a spotlight on Port of Palm Beach Engineer Ron Coddington.

Retired fire engine shipped to the Abacos

Assistance to the Bahamas continues thanks to the generous people and organizations in Palm Beach County. Last Friday, Heavy Lift Services Inc loaded a vessel with a retired fire engine, roofing and building supplies and other donated goods collected by T...

Riviera Beach students meet former & current NFL stars on board the Grand Classica

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and the City of Riviera Beach hosted a special community event on Tuesday, ahead of Super Bowl LIV. Some 50 high school athletes from the City of Riviera Beach, met with former and current NFL stars to talk about what it takes...

Tropical Shipping expands its services

 Tropical Shipping added Belize City, Belize as one of its liner ports offering the Highest quality of Ocean Transportation Services, including:

Southbound and Northbound

FCL – Reefer and Dry

LCL – Dry

The Southbound service will ...

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 in honor of the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The commissioners rod...

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. You can see the float in person tomorrow at the City of Riviera Beach’s 36th Annua...

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. Heavy Lift also shipped mor...

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 which included installing new bulkhead using steel sheet pile, tieback anchors, a concrete cap, marine bollards and...

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. 

You can read the letter here. 

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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. In the business journal, Almira sha...

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.

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.

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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. Port of Palm Beach tenant, Heavy Lift Services Inc, loaded the goods Monday afternoon. A majority of the items being shipped are donat...

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.

In the video, you see the cast and crew embarking the Grand Classica, enjoying entertainment on the ship, mingling with one of the captains and...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet our New Employee

 Todd Scaife is the newest rail and facilities employee at the Port of Palm Beach. As a switchman he assists in switching rail cars from the Florida East Coast rail site onto the Port of Palm Beach. Scaife is also responsible for the maintenance ...

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line now offering Cruise & Stay package

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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.

Local kids visit the Port of Palm Beach

Summer fun at the Port of Palm Beach! Last Thursday some local kids got to visit the port where the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Grand Celebration was docked. For many of the kids, it was their first time aboard a cruise ship.

2019 a Year of Fun, Adventure and Freedom with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL), the only provider of daily, two-night cruises from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, is offering a collection of new activities, packages and promotions for anyone looking to escape their daily routines an...

Manuel Almira featured in SFBJ Power Leaders 250

The Port of Palm Beach's Executive Director Manuel Almira was named one of 250 Power Leaders for 2019 by the South Florida Business Journal on February 1, 2019. The Power Leaders list has become an invaluable resource for readers reflecting the "who'...

New Appointments on the Port's Board of Commissioners

The Port of Palm Beach District’s Board of Commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Joseph D. Anderson, during a ceremony held at the Port’s Cruise Terminal on January 8, 2019.

Katherine M. Waldron is the new Chair of the Port of Palm Beach District’s Board...

Berth 17 Debuts with Arrival of Duke of Topsail

On Monday morning, November 26, 2018, the Port of Palm Beach celebrated the first use of Berth 17 by the Duke of Topsail in a ribbon cutting ceremony. 

Attendees at the ceremony included the Chair of the Board of Commissioners, Dr. Jean L. Enright...

BPCL Kicks Off 2019 with Triple Play Promotion

January is one of the most popular months to book a cruise and Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is kicking off the new year with an irresistible value proposition. Guests can now make bookings on both Grand Classica and Grand Celebration sailings while...

Tropical Shipping Welcomes New Vessel, Tropic Freedom

Congratulations, Tropical Shipping! Join us in welcoming the Tropic Freedom, a Mini Express Class vessel custom-built at Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard in China. The vessel holds 300 TEUs (20-foot containers) and serves shallow draft ports in the Caribbean i...

Grand Celebration Returns on December 21, Offers "Sail Away Your Way" Promotion

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is pleased to announce that Grand Celebration will return to her homeport, the Port of Palm Beach, and resume a two-night sailing schedule beginning on Friday, December 21. Grand Celebration was chartered for the past t...

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, Florida, surrounded by family. Elected in 1996, Mastics served as a Commissioner of the Port of Palm Beach for 20 years, with six of those years as Chairman of the...

Foreign-Trade Zone #135 Reorganized Under Alternative Site Framework

On September 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce approved the Port’s application to reorganize Foreign-Trade Zone #135 under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). ASF is an optional framework for organizing and designating sites that allows...

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 to provide housing, if needed, for pe...

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.

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.

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, which will occur at night and during the Po...

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.

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.

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.

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Unveils Grand Classica Details

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL), the only Line with a two-night cruise departing year-round from the Port of Palm Beach, announced today that Grand Classica, its new ship joining Grand Celebration, will begin sailing on April 13, 2018. Reservations fo...

Grand Celebration Sets Sail With New Enhancements, Second Ship Named

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the only Line with a two-night cruise departing year-round from the Port of Palm Beach, announced today that Grand Celebration will set sail with several new guest-focused enhancements, including a new adult-only area, a revi...