Port tenant, Ozinga, inflates state-of-the-art cement facility

The Port of Palm Beach's visual landscape literally changed overnight following the inflation of a one-of-a-kind cement storage facility. Port tenant Ozinga, a fourth-generation family owned construction materials company, inflated the structure over a three-hour period right after Memorial Day weekend.  

The structure’s custom appearance is the result of a cooperative effort between Ozinga, the Port of Palm Beach and the City of Riviera Beach and is designed to enhance the visual landscape of the area and compliment the marine environment.

“The success of this innovative project is due to the great relationship that’s been built with the City of Riviera Beach and the Port of Palm Beach,” said Justin Ozinga, president of Ozinga. “We’re looking forward to having a positive impact on the community here for generations and are grateful for both parties’ involvement and ongoing support.”

The facility will receive and store international shipments of cement that will then be transported to other locations for use in the production of ready-mix concrete.

Ozinga has supplied ready-mix concrete for commercial, residential, public works, landscaping, and excavation projects from its locations in Davie, Doral, Miami Gardens, and Miami since 2017.

The facility is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2023.

Watch time lapse video here

PORT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

The road on the Northside of the Ozinga parcel is closed from June 6 to July 6 while they construct their cement silo.

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Cargo Tonnage Report

Highlights for the month of April 2022: 


-Vessel calls increased by 19.4% over the previous year primarily because of the uptick in cruise activity in the Caribbean basin.  

-TEUs increased slightly by 2.8% when compared to the same period last year (YTD).

-Total railcars (YTD) have increased by 18.6% from approximately  7,900 to 9,300 (YTD). 

-All cargo tonnage, except raw sugar and molasses, increased slightly over 13% (YTD). 

-However, overall total tonnage was up only 1.8% when compared to the previous year primarily as a result of significant tonnage decrease in sugar. 

- Congratulations to South Florida Materials, Stonerock Shipping, Tropical Shipping, and Host Agency who are all handling more tonnage. 
 

Business Opportunities 

Inivitation to Bid for Supply of Cathodic Protection Aluminum Anodes

Request for Proposals for Cleaning Services and Supplies

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Hurricane Season is here!

Be prepared this Hurricane Season! 

Remember to download the Port's 2022 Hurricane Plan now available on the Port's website. 

Also, save the Port's Status Hotline Number 561-383-4141. 

Tenants, Port partners, media and the public will be able to call the recorded line to receive updates on a storm. 

We encourage you to get ready now, so you have one less thing to worry about when a storm approaches. View Palm Beach County's Hurricane Guide to help get your family and home prepared for a storm. 

Global Entry new hours of operation 

The Global Entry Office located on the third floor of the Maritime Office Complex is now open seven days a week.

The new hours  of operation are as follows:

Appointments: Daily from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM (Daily, excluding federal holidays) 

Walk-ins: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (Daily, excluding federal holidays) 

Apply for Global Entry here

Walpole Inc. educates Okeechobee
Junior leaders with tour of its Okechobee terminal

Walpole is a family-owned and operated transportation business that transports raw sugar and molasses from sugar mills in Western Palm Beach County to the Port of Palm Beach. 

The company also does business in Okeechobee, Tampa, and Birmingham, Alabama.

You can learn more about the delivery and storage of raw sugar and molasses, by watching this Tenant Spotlight. 

This month, the company participated in the Okeechobee Junior Leader Skills Camp by providing a tour for the students. According to the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation, the kids got to experience and learn about the local industry, target markets, agriculture, business, logistics, diesel mechanics, the stock market and more. 

Thank you Walpole for educating our future leaders!

Click here to view Walpole's job openings 

Port of Palm Beach tenant Tropical Shipping has several job openings in the Riviera Beach area.

This month, the company posted the folllowing positions on its website:

Ship agent HOST celebrates 10 years in South Florida

HOST is proud to celebrate 10 years of agency, stevedoring and terminal operations in South Florida. 

In 2012, HOST opened its Fort Lauderdale agency office, serving ships in the surrounding ports of Miami, Port of Palm Beach and Port Everglades in commodities varying from cement, to yachts, to bauxite and more. Host Agency had been rapidly expanding throughout the southeastern corridor after the acquisition of Amelia Maritime Services and an office in southern Florida was a natural next step to complete our East Coast presence.

Among many vital team members who contributed to HOST’s success in Florida is Fort Lauderdale Operations Manager Erika Cueto. She began her career at HOST as Terminal Administration Manager at the Port, assisting with the first container operation. Eight months later, she joined the commercial team where she helped build HOST’s business and strengthen relationships. Now she oversees the agency office in Fort Lauderdale, where her team coordinates vessel calls and needs for 200 ships per year.

Watch Heavy Lift Services new YouTube video showing how stevedores in the 1960's unloaded gigantic paper rolls at Port of Palm Beach

SSI Petroleum thinks BIG!

SSI Petroleum is uniquely qualified to provide fueling services to superyachts. The company provides bulk refueling 24/7 with streamlined payment and billing. You can count on its fuel integrity and competitive pricing, no matter where you tie up.

Contact SSI today!

Ph: (877) 811-FUEL (3835) E: orders@ssipetro.com

Port of Palm Beach administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, June 21 at 8:30 AM.
For immediate assistance call the Main Security Gate at 561-383-4144.

Come celebrate Juneteenth with the Port of Palm Beach Board of Commissioners and staff on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the City of Riviera Beach Juneteenth Parade.  

Learn more about Juneteenth 

June Port Employees Work Anniversaries 

Congratulations to the following employees who are celebrating a work anniversary:

Director of Planning and Development Carl Baker- 31 years 

Security Sergeant Peter Wright- 22 years

Assistant Clerk Maggie Ferro- 5 years

Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas- 3 years

Facilities Worker Chadi Kantar- 1 year

Janitorial Worker Deborah Newman- 1 year

Listen to Board Meetings online

Stay in the know 

• Approved Maritime Office Complex Building Stand by Power Addition (4,0)
• Approved Vehicle Purchase  (4,0)
• Approved Request to issue RFP for MOC Cleaning Services and Supplies (4,0)
• Approved Award of RFP 02-2022 A/C/ Maintenance and Repair Services (4,0)
• Approved Award of RFP 03-2022 low voltage computer and fiber optic cabling installation and replacement services (4,0)
• Approved Award of RFP 03-2022-1 Misc. General Electric Services (4,0)
• Approved Award of RFP 03-2022-2 Fire Alarm Monitoring Inspection, Repair, and Testing Services (4,0)
• Approved First Amendment to Berth one Palm Beach LLC. Lease Agreement (3,0) 

Upcoming Commission Meetings

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

• July 21 at 4 PM
• August 18 at 4 PM
• September 15 at 4 PM

View agendas and minutes 

Seafarers are essential to the international and domestic shipping industry. Without land and sea laborers, world trade would cease, ships would be anchored, and our lifestyle would not exist.

These tireless, invisible laborers depend upon the kindness of strangers to fill the void of being without their loved ones for months and years at a time. 

Want to help a seafarer?

Visit the Port of Palm Beach Seafarers' Center's website for information on how you can make a difference. 

REMINDER: Port of Palm Beach administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, July 5 at 8:30 AM.

For immediate assistance call the Main Security Gate at 561-383-4144.

The Port of Palm Beach Board of Commissioners and Port staff wish you a safe and happy holiday.

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