Port Executive Director celebrates
14 years at Port of Palm Beach
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Join us in celebrating the man at the helm of Florida's 4th busiest container port.
On July 14, 2008, Manuel Almira, PPM began his journey as Port of Palm Beach Executive Director. This month, we thank him for all his hard work, dedication & contribution to the shipping industry. During his 14 year tenure, Almira has transformed the Port of Palm Beach into a profitable seaport that supports more than 3,800 direct jobs, processes $14 billion in commodities and serves as a lifeline to the people living in the Caribbean.
Congratulations Port Executive Director Manuel Almira! |
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Thank you to the over 250 people who took Survey 1 as part of our Public Engagement Period! Survey results are available on the website for public viewing.This survey feedback has been reviewed by the Port Planning Team and will be considered as the Team works through the draft Strategic Master Plan. The Port Planning Team will share the draft Strategic Master Plan as part of Public Engagement Period 2 (PEP2). PEP2 will commence mid-August and will offer an updated project website, hybrid public meetings, and a second survey for you to review the initial planning concepts and provide feedback once again. This second round of feedback will be valuable as we work together to create the final Strategic Master Plan.
Website Updates
We've updated the project website to include some new information. Please visit the "Want to learn more?" section on the Project Overview tab to obtain further information about the Port. You can check out Tenant Spotlight videos, flip through the Port's Centennial Book, learn more about the Port's continuing community outreach, and sign up to take a tour at the Port! |
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 Members of Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation pictured inside the raw sugar warehouse during their 2021 Port tour.
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Please keep staying in tune with our email updates as we will notify you times, dates, and locations for Public Engagement Period 2's hybrid public meetings to occur in September.
If, at any time, you have any questions or comments, please contact the Port Planning Team: PlanPortofPalmBeach@PublicInput.com
Thank you for your input in this important master planning process. We look forward to your participating in our survey and public meetings. |
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Sign-up for in-person tour ahead of Master Plan public meetingsThe Port of Palm Beach will be offering port tours to individuals who would like to learn more about the Port prior to the Master Plan Public Meetings scheduled for September 2022. Please note, each tour can accommodate 10 guests. Additional tours can be added, as needed. The tours are scheduled for: - Wednesday, September 7, 2022: 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM
- Thursday, September 8, 2022: 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM
Click here to sign up for an in-person tour! |
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PORT TRAFFIC ADVISORY
The road on the Northside of the Ozinga parcel remains closed at this time.
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Cargo Tonnage Report
Highlights for the month of May 2022:
-Vessel calls increased by 17.5% over the previous year
-TEUs increased slightly by 4.8% when compared to the same period last year (YTD).
-Total railcars (YTD) have increased by 17.5% from approximately 9,100 to 10,700 (YTD).
-All cargo tonnage, except raw sugar and molasses, increased 12.6% (YTD).
- Congratulations to Port Contractors, South Florida Materials, Stonerock Shipping, Tropical Shipping, and Host Agency who are all handling more tonnage.
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 Port of Palm Beach Vice Chairwoman Dr. Jean Enright, Director of Finance Michael Williams his children and Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas participating in the first City of Riviera Beach Juneteenth Parade.
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Beautifying our Port
Next time you drive down Broadway south of the Skypass Bridge, take a look at the new decorative fence installed on the Annex Property.
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Be prepared this Hurricane Season!
Almost two months down. Four more to go!
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.
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Welcome aboard Thania Watler.
Thania joins us from Overtime Building and Maintenance Services, where she would regularly maintain the offices in the Maritime Office Complex.
The former certified nurse assistant, changed careers two years ago to spend more time with her four children.
Originally from Honduras, she immigrated to the U.S. when she was just 12 years old. She is now a resident of West Palm Beach.
She enjoys cooking, entertaining family and friends, dancing and reading a good book.
Thania says she was interested in working at the at the Port because employees made her feel welcomed and appreciated.
Her official start date is July 28.
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Did you know?
The Global Entry Enrollment Center at the Port, operated by United States Customs and Border Protection, is open SEVEN days a week.
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)
The office is located on the third floor of the Maritime Office Complex at One East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL. 33404.
Apply for Global Entry here |
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In honor of National French Fries Day on July 13
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Port of Palm Beach tenant Tropical Shipping has several job openings in the Riviera Beach area.
This month, the company posted the following positions on its website: |
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July Port Employees Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following employees who are celebrating a work anniversary:
Port executive Director Manuel Almira- 14 years
Security Officer Stephanie King- 9 years
Security Officer Dunstan Rainford- 9 years
Accounts Receivable Specialist Lauren Williams- 4 years
Facilities Worker/ Railroad Switchman Todd Scaif -3 year
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The Port of Palm Beach will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 26 from 9 AM- 3PM.
In an effort to bump up the participation and get more people to donate, we are giving away the following:
Port tenants will receive a voucher for a free Port t-shirt.
Port staff will receive a voucher for free pizza on Wednesday, July 27.
Set up your appointment now
Use Sponsor code 1690 |
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Listen to Board Meetings onlineDid you miss the last Regular Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners Meeting?
The audio recording of the last meeting is now available on the Port's website.
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Stay in the know During the May Board of Commissioners meetings, the board:
- Approved MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program Grant Approval (5,0)
- Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5,0)
- Approved Award of RFP 05-2022-1 Network Consulting Services to Greyson Technologies (5,0)
- Approved Transfer of unspent funds from Kimley Horn Work Order for Environmental Audit to Teeters Leased Parcels (5,0)
- Approved Award of RFP 05-2022 Railroad Maintenance and Repair Services (5,0)
- Approved Annex Property Improvements- Change Order (4,0)
- Approved Supplemental Stormwater Sampling (5,0)
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Upcoming Commission MeetingsYou're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. - August 18 Budget Workshop at 3 PM at Regular Monthly Meeting at 4 PM
- September 15 at 4 PM
- October 20 AT 4 PM
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. View agendas and minutes |
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In the last month, Port of Palm Beach was mentioned 315 times in news articles, TV stories, radio and on social media; totaling an audience of more than 107M.
Here are some of the highlights:
Report shows surge in cargo at Florida ports
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