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Port of Palm Beach commemorates 
Ports Day by recognizing workforce

Photo of employees

The Port of Palm Beach in partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) – the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas - and its entire hemispheric membership commemorated Western Hemisphere Ports Day on April 5. The annual event recognized the port industry’s role in efficient goods movement, job creation and propelling the economy in nations they serve across the Americas and other continents.
 
This year’s Ports Day theme, Celebrating Our Workforce, honored the skill, professionalism, and commitment of the port industry workforce – thousands of people who ensure that cargo and passengers move efficiently through our ports every day. 

Several Port tenants provided the Port of Palm Beach with photos of employees that were shared throughout the week on social media to educate the public on the industry's workforce.  


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 Update on Port Tariff 


Tariff No. 23A was approved by the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, March 18 during the Regular Board of Commissioners meeting. The new tariff goes into effect  May 1st. 

Port of Palm Beach hosts
"Stop the Bleed" training 


The Port of Palm Beach has partnered with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to provide free "Stop the Bleed" training to Port employees and tenants. The training is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th and Wednesday, May 26th. There will be three classes taught each day, 9 AM, 1 PM and 4 PM. 

The training, conducted by instructor David Summers, will teach you how to identify life-threatening bleeding and treat it by packing wounds, applying pressure and properly using a tourniquet.

If you are interested in attending a training class, please email the Port's Public Information Officer, Yaremi Farinas. 
Photo from Health Care District showing instructor David Summers applying tourniquet
David Summers, training instructor with Health Care District of Palm Beach County, applies tourniquet on trainee. 

Photo Credit: Health Care District of Palm Beach County 

Business Opportunities 


Below are three current business opportunities available with the Port of Palm Beach District. 

Cargo yard
1. RFP for relocation of passenger loading bridge. 

2. RFP for preparation of Port of Palm Beach Strategic Master Plan  

3. RFQ for professional architecture, engineering, landscape 
architecture and registered surveying and mapping for the Port Infrastructure Development Project.  
Grand Classica

View bid documents here


Monthly financials and cargo tonnage reports


The monthly financials and cargo tonnage reports for the month of February are now available on our website. 

According to the cargo tonnage reports, break bulk and bulk cargoes are up from last year. Break bulk is up by 19% and bulk is up 1% .

Certain bulk cargo commodities, like raw sugar, has been exceptional over the last year. We are seeing more than a 25% increase in tons. 



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Florida Sugar and Molasses Exchange warehouse
Allied Ocean Transport

Yachts offloaded at Port showcased in boat show 


At least half a dozen yachts featured at Palm Beach International Boat Show, came through the Port of Palm Beach.

Allied Ocean Transport safely transported the yachts on its vessel "Daisy." The yachts originated from Mexico and countries in Central America including Panama and Costa Rica. The company 
worked with Port Contractors  to secure the safe transfer of the vessels. 
Palm Beach Marine Fuel team

Palm Beach Marine Fuel showcases service at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 

Palm Beach Marine Fuel, which provides fuel services to many of the mega yachts that visit Berth One Palm Beach, participated in this year's Palm Beach International Boat Show. 

Palm Beach Marine Fuel is a subsidiary of Port of Palm Beach tenant, SSI Petroleum, a leading Florida fuels and lubricants distributor in business since 1964. 

"We will go to your home or the marina and fuel up your boat. You do not have to be there. It's a convenience factor and hopefully we can save you some money in the process," said Alex Arruza, General Manager of Operations. 

The company also sells lubricants and provides a service called fuel polishing. 


Watch video to learn more about
Palm Beach Marine Fuel


Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line recognized by
local chamber

Congratulations Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line for receiving the Community Leadership Award from the Women's Chamber of Commerce PBC.


The cruise line’s efforts in providing relief to victims of Hurricane Dorian is just one example of the extraordinary work they do during pressing times.

Well deserved!

BPCL volunteers assisting after Hurricane Dorian

Project Easter a success


Thank you to all who donated Easter baskets and goodies for Project Easter. This was the first year we participated in this event and we truly made an impact. Together, we collected more than 70 Easter baskets and about six dozen candy filled Easter eggs for Kids Cancer Foundation in Royal Palm Beach.

Numerous Port workers donated along with Tropical Shipping, Gulf Stream Line, Heavy Lift Services, Walpole Inc., U.S. Customs and Border Protection and SSI Petroleum. 

In addition to the baskets, our Vice Chair Blair Ciklin, Commissioner Wayne Richards and Commissioner Katherine Waldron donated a total of $700 for the organization from the Port's Community Grants Program. 



Manuel Almira and Jeff Fiser with donated Easter baskets
Port Executive Director and Tropical Shipping's CEO Jeff Fiser pictured with Easter baskets collected by Tropical Shipping employee's. 
Tina, Joey and Glen Dias with Heavy Lift Services
Tina, Joey and Glen Dias with Heavy Lift Services and Gulfstream Line. 
SSI Petroleum team
Carlos Arruza and Karen Stearns with SSI Petroleum. 
Port staff with baskets
Port employees Tacaria Anderson Jones, Yaremi Farinas and Karen Emery. 
Kids receiving baskets
Kids receiving baskets
Families receiving baskets
Barry Cato
Barry Cato working on manatee fenders. 

April Port Employee Work Anniversaries 


Congratulations to the following employees:

This month marks 13 years at the Port for Barry Cato, Engineer and Senior Maintenance, 

Congratulations to eight-year security guard veteran Anthony Harrell.

Security officer, Adrian Bryce, celebrates four years with the Port.

Facilities worker, Jordan Almodovar, began his career at the Port three years ago. 

Michael Meekins, Director of Business Development, just completed his first year. 

We wish all of you a very Happy Work Anniversary!

Jeff Fiser being interviewed by CBS12 News

In the news


Tropical Shipping's CEO shares insight on increase in Caribbean trade 

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's CEO weighs in on cruising status 

Port Executive Director featured on 95.9 FM


Manuel Almira radio interview screenshot
Food drive outside Port's cruise terminal

Weekly
drive-through food

distribution 


Hospitality Helping Hand's weekly food drive is now located outside the Port's cruise terminal at One East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL. 

Attendees are asked to enter the Port through 11th St and then make the first right to the car staging area.

Visitors will then be escorted to the food distribution area once the event starts at 2PM. 
 

The no-contact food distribution events provide families with nutritional groceries, baby products and pet food. 



Map of food drive location at One East 11th St. Riviera Beach, FL
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COVID-19 Update 


You can stay-up to date on how the Port is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, by visiting our COVID-19 alert page on our website. 

COVID-19 Vaccine info

Upcoming Commission Meetings


You're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings.  

  • April 15 
  • May 20
  • June 17
The public is welcome to attend the in-person board meetings held in our Board Room located on the 6th Floor of the Maritime Office Complex at One East 11th St Riviera Beach, FL.

Face masks are mandatory. The Port will be providing additional space in the nearby conference room to allow for social distancing. 


View agendas and minutes 

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