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https://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/home.page 2025-12-02 2025-12-02T15:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Freddy Pereira [email protected] 786-626-9725 PortMiami announces a banner year for cruise passengers and an increase in cargo TEU volume PortMiami announced results for Fiscal Year 2025, which started October 1, 2024 and ended September 30, 2025, in both cruise and cargo operations. PortMiami announced results for Fiscal Year 2025, which started October 1, 2024 and ended September 30, 2025, in both cruise and cargo operations. The port welcomed an unprecedented 8,564,225 cruise passengers, up from 8,233,056 the previous fiscal year, a 4.02% increase and the highest annual passenger count in the seaport’s history. PortMiami also achieved another significant accomplishment in cargo performance. The port recorded 1,115,058 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), up from 1,089,443 TEUs the previous fiscal year, a 2.35% growth and marking 11 consecutive years exceeding one million TEUs.  “PortMiami’s dual achievements highlight its dynamic role as both a cruise and cargo powerhouse, contributing billions to the local economy while advancing a future-ready vision of innovation, resiliency, and global connectivity,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through strategic investments in infrastructure and technology, the port is enhancing its operational efficiency and ensuring long-term competitiveness.”   “PortMiami’s record performance across both cruise and cargo operations reflects the dedication of our entire team and the strength of our partnerships with the cruise industry, cargo carriers, and the business community,” said Hydi Webb, PortMiami Director and CEO. “As we continue to expand and modernize our facilities, our focus remains on providing safe, efficient, and resilient operations that support Miami-Dade County’s economic growth and strengthen our position as a global gateway for travel and trade.” The upcoming 2025-2026 season is filled with new cruise ships and projects. Among the new lineup of ships departing from PortMiami are Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, October 2025; Holland America’s Zuiderdam, Oceania Cruises’ Allura, November 2025; MSC Cruises’ Grandiosa, December 2025; Windstar Cruises’ Star Seeker, January 2026; Holland America’s Eurodam, February 2026; Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna, March 2026; and Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova, May 2026. The port’s cargo growth highlights the importance of infrastructure investments, including increased yard efficiency, technology, and connectivity. Cargo yard enhancements include completion of phase two of the Electric Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (eRTG) Project, which will bring the total number of eRTGs in the South Florida Container Terminal to 18 allowing for higher stacking of containers and more efficient runs within the yard. In the Seaboard Marine yard, work continues on its draining project and rehabbing berths. About PortMiami PortMiami is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World® and Cargo Gateway of the Americas. The port is among Miami-Dade County’s largest economic engines contributing $61 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 340,000 jobs. For more information, please visit www.portmiami.biz.   no 2025 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Seaport 1 rel1764622080449470 Seaport PortMiami 1080 Caribbean Way Miami 33132 local county miami-dade department department SeaportPortMiami Contact Us https://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/contact-us.asp About Us https://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/about.asp /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Seaport Department We operate and improve the world's leading cruise port and one of the largest container ports in Florida to maximize its assets, strengthen its advantage for future growth, support sustainability and operate in an environmentally responsible manner. We promote international trade and commerce as a vital link between North and South America and a growing center for global trade. PortMiami is known worldwide as the Cruise Capital of the World, welcoming more cruise passengers to its terminals than any other port in the world. Our unique geographic position makes the port easily accessible to Caribbean and Latin American markets, as well as those of Asia and Europe by way of the Panama Canal. We are the U.S. container port closest to the Panama Canal, providing shippers fast access to Florida’s booming local consumer base and the entire U.S. market. Our Terminal operators furnish wharfage, dock, warehouse and other marine terminal services. We have established a General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ 281) to allow businesses to receive, warehouse and re-export products duty-free. 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PortMiami announced results for Fiscal Year 2025, which started October 1, 2024 and ended September 30, 2025, in both cruise and cargo operations. The port welcomed an unprecedented 8,564,225 cruise passengers, up from 8,233,056 the previous fiscal year, a 4.02% increase and the highest annual passenger count in the seaport’s history. PortMiami also achieved another significant accomplishment in cargo performance. The port recorded 1,115,058 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), up from 1,089,443 TEUs the previous fiscal year, a 2.35% growth and marking 11 consecutive years exceeding one million TEUs.

“PortMiami’s dual achievements highlight its dynamic role as both a cruise and cargo powerhouse, contributing billions to the local economy while advancing a future-ready vision of innovation, resiliency, and global connectivity,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through strategic investments in infrastructure and technology, the port is enhancing its operational efficiency and ensuring long-term competitiveness.”

“PortMiami’s record performance across both cruise and cargo operations reflects the dedication of our entire team and the strength of our partnerships with the cruise industry, cargo carriers, and the business community,” said Hydi Webb, PortMiami Director and CEO. “As we continue to expand and modernize our facilities, our focus remains on providing safe, efficient, and resilient operations that support Miami-Dade County’s economic growth and strengthen our position as a global gateway for travel and trade.”

The upcoming 2025-2026 season is filled with new cruise ships and projects. Among the new lineup of ships departing from PortMiami are Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, October 2025; Holland America’s Zuiderdam, Oceania Cruises’ Allura, November 2025; MSC Cruises’ Grandiosa, December 2025; Windstar Cruises’ Star Seeker, January 2026; Holland America’s Eurodam, February 2026; Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna, March 2026; and Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova, May 2026.

The port’s cargo growth highlights the importance of infrastructure investments, including increased yard efficiency, technology, and connectivity. Cargo yard enhancements include completion of phase two of the Electric Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (eRTG) Project, which will bring the total number of eRTGs in the South Florida Container Terminal to 18 allowing for higher stacking of containers and more efficient runs within the yard. In the Seaboard Marine yard, work continues on its draining project and rehabbing berths.

About PortMiami
PortMiami is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World® and Cargo Gateway of the Americas. The port is among Miami-Dade County’s largest economic engines contributing $61 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 340,000 jobs. For more information, please visit www.portmiami.biz.