Board Chairman focuses on the future of the Port
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During the September Board of Commissioners meeting, the board received insight on the developments of the Port of Palm Beach's Draft Master Plan. |
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"This 20-year Master Plan in particular, is highly significant because of the recent changes that have occurred at the Port since the last Master Plan in 2017," said Board Chairman Blair Ciklin.
"We have a new cruise operator, Margaritaville at Sea, the construction of a new cement terminal, and proposed plans to expand our mega yacht berth and intermodal rail facility," Chairman Ciklin said.
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The Draft Master Plan will be available to the public on September 30th.
"Port of Palm Beach staff and our Master Plan consultant, Moffatt & Nichol, will continue to work with our tenants, users, neighboring municipalities and townships, Palm Beach County and the public to ensure everyone is part of the Master Plan discussion," Chairman Ciklin said.
Public Engagement Period 2, which commences September 30, offers 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.
The Public Meetings will be held:
Tuesday, October 11th 6:00- 8:00 PM at the Riviera Beach Marina Event Center located at 200 E 13th Street, Riviera Beach, FL. 33404
Wednesday, October 12th 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Port's Maritime Office Complex located at One East 11th Street Suite 600, Riviera Beach, FL. 33404. |
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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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Strategic planning by Port Commissioners and staff ensures no taxes for residents in Port District
For the 47th consecutive year, the Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners voted to NOT levy any Ad Valorem taxes on the residents in the District.
"The Port of Palm Beach has remained financially self- sufficient since 1975. I am pleased my fellow commissioners have continued to support this trend of unimposing a property tax," said Board
Chairman Ciklin said. |
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The Port of Palm Beach District has strategically managed to maintain the port's facilities and invest in capital projects, without using taxes from residents in the district.
The district consists of 971 square miles or approximately 50% of Palm Beach County.
The Port of Palm Beach is an economic engine, not only for the City of Riviera Beach and Palm Beach County, but for the greater South Florida Region. Annually, the Port processes more than $14 billion in commodities. Almost 80% of all goods passing through the port are exported to the island in the Caribbean.
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Margaritaville at Sea launches
"Heroes Sail Free" Program
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Margaritaville at Sea, the floating island vacation offering the fun, escapism, and state of mind synonymous with the global lifestyle brand, announced its new groundbreaking “Heroes Sail Free” cruise program, inviting U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, fire, EMS personnel, and educators to enjoy one free cruise fare to the Bahamas. A first for the cruise industry, this unprecedented offer invites these frontline heroes to enjoy a microvacation to the islands. The program is coordinated through a partnership with GovX.com, the largest military and government ecommerce site exclusively for military and first responders.
Claim Your Cruise Here
“Welcome aboard heroes, with a big Fins Up thank you for your service,” said singer, songwriter and best-selling author, Jimmy Buffett. “Now we feel honored to serve you—at sea.”
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Margaritaville at Sea is the only cruise line operating 3-day, 2-night cruises sailing from the Port of Palm Beach in Florida to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.
“To show our sincere gratitude for their ongoing service, we wanted to offer these frontline heroes a chance to kick off their boots and work shoes and flip flop into a relaxing getaway,” said Kevin Sheehan, Jr., President and CEO of Margaritaville at Sea.
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The cruise line continues to see growth in passenger numbers since the inaugural sailing in May.
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The Next Ms. International World/ Ms. Latina International Pageants will take place October 15th through the October 17th on board Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. |
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Cargo Tonnage Report
Highlights for the month of July 2022:
-Vessel calls increased by 12.6% over the previous year
-TEUs increased by 5.5% when compared to the same period last year (YTD).
-Total railcars (YTD) have increased by 14.5% from approximately 11,600 to 13,300 (YTD).
-All cargo tonnage, except raw sugar, increased 8.9% (YTD).
- Congratulations to Stonerock Shipping, Tropical Shipping, and Host Agency who are all handling more tonnage.
Margaritaville at Sea's YTD cruise passengers is up from
2,636 to 96,173.
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Port of Palm Beach exploring partnership with Palm Beach County School District
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 Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Michael Burke, Port Executive Director Manuel Almira, and Palm Beach County Schools Chief of Staff Jay Boggess.
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Port Executive Director Manuel Almira and Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas recently met with Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Michael Burke and Chief of Staff Jay Boggess to discuss how students can connect with the Port.
"The Board's consensus is to involve Port tenants in the discussions since a majority of the skilled workers are hired by the companies that operate at the Port," said Board Chairman Blair Ciklin.
Port of Palm Beach invited representatives with the School District to present at the Port's Quarterly Tenant Coffee meeting on October 4th. |
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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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September Port Employees Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following employees who are celebrating a work anniversary:
Facilities Superintendent Al Fawcett- 26 years
Director of Information Systems Richard Laird- 19 years
Executive Director's Assistant Karen Emery- 6 years
Port Engineer Ron Coddington- 3 years
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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 August and September Board of Commissioners meetings, the board approved:
- 2022 Tax Levy Resolution
- Maintenance Dredging of Slip 1
- Emergency Repair of 10" waterline at Berth 9
- Extension of Cleaning Services Contract with Overtime Building Maintenance
- Tariff #24A and Freight/Rail Tariff #8016-A
- FY 2023 Budgets
- Union Contract
- Purchase of marine fenders
- Emergency waterline repair
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Upcoming Commission MeetingYou're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. - October 27 at 4 PM (The Board changed the meeting date due to the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention & Expo)
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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Stay tuned for a second episode of
"Import Export Your Port"
on Palm Beach County TV20The Port of Palm Beach will soon be featured on Palm Beach County TV 20.
This year's episode is focused on Port security. The 30-minute program includes interviews with Director of Security Rick Placeres, Special Projects Manager Aaron Hoffman and United States Customs and Border Protection Port Director David Scroggins.
The show is expected to air in October.
Watch last year's episode
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 Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas and Director of Security Rick Placeres.
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 Security Officer Lenworth Palmer and PBCTV Producer Karla Agnello.
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 Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas and Special Projects Manager Aaron Hoffman.
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Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
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Port of Palm Beach tenants are celebrating truck drivers who always make sure we have the products and resources we need.
Meet Eddie Gomez with SSI Petroleum and Palm Beach Marine Fuel - Direct Delivery Service. Eddie has been with SSl for several years and he is an integral member of the team. The company celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by providing lunch for all the drivers and a gift of a large YETI tumbler and a long-sleeve polo shirt.
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On Friday, September 16,
CEMEX's Terminal Manager Matt Horne and his team hosted a cookout for truck drivers who were delivering cargo to Port of Palm Beach. The drivers were also gifted safety vests. |
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