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 Board Chairman Joseph Anderson, Commissioner Dr. Enright, Director of Planning and Development Carl Baker pictured with Senator Bobby Powell and staff members of several elected officials.
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Director of Planning and Development Carl Baker provided the members with a 45-minute presentation about the Port. They got an inside look at the jobs we support, our primary market and how the Port planS to boost containerized cargo via rail. Our Board Chairman Joseph Anderson, Commissioner Dr. Jean Enright and Port Executive Director Manuel Almira gave the members a warm welcome. The groups also got the opportunity to take a drive around the Port to see the daily operations. |
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 Representatives Rick Roth, Emily Slosberg and Kelly Skidmore photographed in sugar warehouse along with Port's Director Planning Carl Baker and staff members who work for other elected officials.
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Several elected officials attended the tour including Senators Gayle Harrell and Bobby Powell, Representatives Mike Caruso, Rick Roth, Emily Slosberg, Kelly Skidmore and Matt Willhite.
Chairman Anderson. Dr. Enright and Mr. Almira all thanked Rep. Willhite for sponsoring a local bill that amended the Port's charter. The bill became law in July 2021.
Governor signs Port of Palm Beach Local Bill into Law |
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 Senator Gayle Harrell, Representatives Mike Caruso, Matt Willhite, Port Commissioner Dr. Jean Enright and staff members from Senator Lori Berman's office.
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New passenger loading bridge arrives at Port
With cruising restarting this month, the Port of Palm Beach is looking to improve cruise passenger experience. The $105,000 bridge was hauled from Disney Cruise Terminal in Port Canaveral to the Port of Palm Beach on June 30th. There is still some work that has to be done before the Port begins to use the new bridge. The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the bridge during the February Board Meeting.
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Job opportunities at Port of Palm Beach
The Port of Palm Beach District currently has a Director of Finance position available. Click here to apply.
Tropical Shipping has dozens of positions available including Stevedore, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Utility Persons, Accounts Payable Clerk, Truck Drivers, Welders and more. Click here to view the open positions.
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Board Chairman welcomes local students Students with KOP Mentoring Network spent a fun-filled day at Port of Palm Beach. The students met our Board Chairman Joseph Anderson, our Executive Director Manuel Almira, Director of Planning and Development Carl Baker and our Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas.
Tropical Shipping's Human Resources Generalist, Amanda Odom and Director of Fleet Maintenance Kevin Blake came out to talk to the kids about the broad range of career opportunities with the company, how to land a job with Tropical and why it’s a great place to work.
In addition to the Port tour and lunch, Chairman Anderson awarded the non-profit a $350 donation.
"It was an honor and privilege to host Camp Quest 2021 KOP (Summer Camp) at the Port of Palm Beach," Chairman Anderson said.
The children were given a challenge to write an essay and orally present their experience on the Port tour by next week in order to win Chairman Anderson’s Personal Prize Money of $100-1st Place-Seniors/College Category; $50-1st Place-Middle School Category and $25-1st Place-Elementary Category.
"Thank you so much to Port Staff and Tropical Shipping for enlightening our youth about the economic benefits and opportunities offered by the Port of Palm Beach," Chairman Anderson said. |
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Business Opportunities
Requests for Proposals for Port Contract Security Services
The deadline for this RFP has been extended to August 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM.
Request for Qualifications from HVAC Consulting Firms for the evaluation and recommendations, purchase specifications and services during purchase and installation of the Port of Palm Beach MOC Chiller Plant.
View bid here
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Monthly financials and cargo tonnage reports
The monthly financials and cargo tonnage reports for the month of May are now available on our website.
Read reports
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Port of Palm Beach celebrates International Day of the Seafarers
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Port of Palm Beach becomes official sponsor of Reef Institute's Coral Reef Festival
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The Port of Palm Beach recently donated $1,000 to the Reef Institute's for its upcoming 1st Annual Coral Reef Festival being held Saturday, August 14th at Sailfish Marina.
The Port of Palm Beach has played a significant role in preserving corals in our area. Before our waterside construction projects begin, the Port hires a women-owned environment consulting firm, Coastal Eco-Group Inc., to remove stony corals greater than 10 centimeters (cm) in diameter. The corals have been relocated to the Town of Palm Beach mitigation reef site. To date, the Port has relocated more than 1,000 corals.
The Port has also dedicated a page on its website to the reef safe sunscreens listed on the Reef Institute website.
Port staff member, Engineer Ron Coddington, continues his mission on protecting corals by serving on the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative.
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Tariff Public Hearings
The Port of Palm Beach will be holding two tariff public hearings tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 27th and Tuesday, August 10th at 9 AM. The public hearings will be held in our Board Room on the 6th Floor of the Maritime Office Complex. The proposed tariff will be polished on the Port's website a week before the meeting.
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July Port Employees Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to our Port Executive Director Manuel Almira for 13 years of service.
"Managing the Port of Palm Beach has been the pinnacle of my career. While there have been challenges throughout the years, there have been even greater rewards. Today the Port is in a better financial position than when I got here. Our operating revenue has exceeded operating expenses for more than a decade. With the help of my staff, we will continue this trend," Almira said.
The following employees are also celebrating work anniversaries:
Security Officer Stephanie King- Eight years
Security Officer Dunstan Rainford- Eight years
Accounts Receivable Specialist Lauren Williams- Three years
Railroad crew members Michael Ruiz and Todd Scaife- Two years
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Port to be featured in Palm Beach County Channel 20
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The Port of Palm Beach will soon be featured in Palm Beach County Channel 20. The script for the half-hour show called "Import Export Your Port" was written by Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas. Farinas worked with Palm Beach County TV Channel 20 Director and Producer Karla Rodriguez to schedule on-site interviews with Port Executive Director Manuel Almira, Port Engineer Ron Coddington and Director of Planning Carl Baker. On July 2, the TV crew finalized their filming. The show will provide residents with insight on Port Operations, maintenance dredging and cargo growth. The “Import Export Your Port” series aired for the first time on Thursday, July 15 at 9:30 AM.
Watch Import Export Your Port
The show will air Mondays at 6:30 PM, Tuesdays at 2:30 PM, Thursdays at 9:30 AM, Fridays at 8:00 PM AND Sundays at 8:30 AM. |
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Upcoming Commission MeetingsYou're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. - August 19
- September 16
- October 21
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 optional. View agendas and minutes |
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