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https://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/home.page 2026-02-13 2026-02-13T15:30:00.000Z 10 30 am Freddy Pereira [email protected] 786-626-9725 PortMiami and Ashdod Port hosted Innovation Day Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside Consul General of Israel in Miami Zuri Siso and CEO of Ashdod Port Company Nissan Levy, attended the PortMiami and Ashdod Port Innovation Day, which focused on smart ports, logistics and supply chain innovation Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside Consul General of Israel in Miami Zuri Siso and CEO of Ashdod Port Company Nissan Levy, attended the PortMiami and Ashdod Port Innovation Day, which focused on smart ports, logistics and supply chain innovation. The event brought together startups, investors and industry leaders; and featured presentations, open discussions and networking opportunities centered on port innovation and collaboration.  “Technology is transforming how we modernize PortMiami and grow our cruise and cargo businesses. This collaboration with Ashdod Port reinforces our commitment to partnering with innovative organizations, so we can be future-ready and at the forefront of smart port technologies,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Among the event highlights were live pitch sessions from top-tier startups – Airwayz, Argu.ai, Azimut, Conbo.ai, DriveU.auto, Salvador Technologies, and Treedis – where solutions were presented for real-world port challenges. A panel of experts discussed maritime cybersecurity, supply chain resilience and transitioning to smart ports. Attendees mingled with company founders, explored a digital twin of future facility operations and connected with global maritime leaders, venture capitalists and industry decision-makers. “Our partnership with PortMiami demonstrates how innovation that has been tested and validated in a live national port can become a bridge to meaningful international collaboration. We are not only showcasing technologies, rather we are connecting ports, startups, and critical infrastructure to accelerate adoption, operational resilience, and shared growth around the world,” said Nissan Levy, CEO, Ashdod Port. 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.  About Ashdod Port The Port of Ashdod is Israel’s largest seaport and a key gateway for global trade, handling millions of tons of cargo annually across containers, bulk, general cargo, vehicles, and energy products. Its mission is to bridge global stakeholders with practical, field-tested technologies and create cross-border collaborations that accelerate operational and commercial outcomes. Ashdod Port’s Corporate Venture Capital arm was established to position the port at the forefront of global maritime and supply-chain innovation. Over the past few years, it has built one of the most active port-innovation ecosystems worldwide, combining: •    110+ technology POCs completed across port operations, security, logistics, and energy; nine investments done and 16 solutions implemented. •    A global network of hundreds of partners including leading ports, logistics operators, venture capitalists, and universities, across five continents. •    A structured innovation gateway used by leading ports for technology scouting, solution validation and risk-reduction. •    Strategic innovation embassies and international activities in the U.S., Europe and Asia that continuously expand its network and knowledge base.   no 2026 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Seaport 1 rel1770988745694627 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. 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MIAMI-DADE ( February 13, 2026 )–

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside Consul General of Israel in Miami Zuri Siso and CEO of Ashdod Port Company Nissan Levy, attended the PortMiami and Ashdod Port Innovation Day, which focused on smart ports, logistics and supply chain innovation. The event brought together startups, investors and industry leaders; and featured presentations, open discussions and networking opportunities centered on port innovation and collaboration.

“Technology is transforming how we modernize PortMiami and grow our cruise and cargo businesses. This collaboration with Ashdod Port reinforces our commitment to partnering with innovative organizations, so we can be future-ready and at the forefront of smart port technologies,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Among the event highlights were live pitch sessions from top-tier startups – Airwayz, Argu.ai, Azimut, Conbo.ai, DriveU.auto, Salvador Technologies, and Treedis – where solutions were presented for real-world port challenges. A panel of experts discussed maritime cybersecurity, supply chain resilience and transitioning to smart ports. Attendees mingled with company founders, explored a digital twin of future facility operations and connected with global maritime leaders, venture capitalists and industry decision-makers.

“Our partnership with PortMiami demonstrates how innovation that has been tested and validated in a live national port can become a bridge to meaningful international collaboration. We are not only showcasing technologies, rather we are connecting ports, startups, and critical infrastructure to accelerate adoption, operational resilience, and shared growth around the world,” said Nissan Levy, CEO, Ashdod Port.

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.

About Ashdod Port
The Port of Ashdod is Israel’s largest seaport and a key gateway for global trade, handling millions of tons of cargo annually across containers, bulk, general cargo, vehicles, and energy products. Its mission is to bridge global stakeholders with practical, field-tested technologies and create cross-border collaborations that accelerate operational and commercial outcomes.

Ashdod Port’s Corporate Venture Capital arm was established to position the port at the forefront of global maritime and supply-chain innovation. Over the past few years, it has built one of the most active port-innovation ecosystems worldwide, combining:
• 110+ technology POCs completed across port operations, security, logistics, and energy; nine investments done and 16 solutions implemented.
• A global network of hundreds of partners including leading ports, logistics operators, venture capitalists, and universities, across five continents.
• A structured innovation gateway used by leading ports for technology scouting, solution validation and risk-reduction.
• Strategic innovation embassies and international activities in the U.S., Europe and Asia that continuously expand its network and knowledge base.