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About PortMiami

PortMiami is one of America’s fastest-growing global gateways. It contributes more than $61 billion annually to Miami-Dade County’s local economy and supports over 340,078 jobs in Florida. Located at the crossroads of north-south and east-west trade lanes and with big-ship capabilities, PortMiami serves ocean carrier customers by linking worldwide markets with U.S. consumers and producers.

PortMiami also serves the cruise industry by providing impeccable customer service to millions of cruise travelers, making it the undisputed Cruise Capital of the World®. With its numerous capital development projects, including the launch of a NetZero program, PortMiami will continue to meet the needs of the cargo and cruise industries for generations to come.

Our Mission

PortMiami’s mission is to operate and further develop the world’s leading cruise port and the largest container port in the State of Florida; to maximize its assets and strengthen its advantage for future growth; promote international trade and commerce as a vital link between North and South America and a growing center for global trade; support sustainability and operate in an environmentally responsible manner.

Get to Know PortMiami

Capital Improvements
PortMiami is Big Ship Ready, with $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades, including the Deep Dredge Project, the Port Tunnel and more.
Customer Service
For both cruise and cargo, customer service means ensuring maximum efficiency in moving people and goods on and off the Port.
Director's Biography
Learn more about Hydi Webb, PortMiami’s Director.
PortMiami Jobs
PortMiami offers exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with great benefits and room to grow.
Master Plan
The PortMiami 2035 Master Plan is a sub-element of Miami-Dade County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). Read more about it.
Events
Visit our calendar to stay up to date on meetings and events.
Sustainability
The Port's goal to provide sustainable services by carefully balancing environmental, social, and economic factors has led to its Green Ports program.
Port Tenants
PortMiami is home to a wide range of maritime and commercial businesses.
Workforce Development
Launched in 2023, PortMiami’s Workforce Development Program strengthens the talent pipeline through apprenticeships, internships, and industry-focused academic opportunities.
Port Directory
The PortMiami Directory serves as a comprehensive resource for stakeholders, businesses and individuals. The PortMiami Directory includes information on PortMiami’s cruise and cargo divisions, contact information for tenants and more.

PortMiami's Business Plan

Our business plan and quarterly performance reports outline PortMiami's strategic alignment, performance measures as well as our ongoing progress toward meeting those objectives. The documents include a table of organization that defines the reporting relationships within the department.
The Pioneers Walk
In 2008, PortMiami and its cargo partners unveiled the “Pioneers Walk,” a memorial honoring over 200 industry pioneers from air, maritime, trucking and rail who helped shape Miami’s rise as a global gateway. Featuring a glowing globe sculpture and tropical landscaping, the monument is located at the Port’s entrance near the Biscayne Boulevard access bridge.
The Pioneer Walk

Powering the Economy

PortMiami is Miami-Dade County's second most important economic engine, contributing $61 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 340,078 jobs in South Florida. It is recognized as the Global Gateway.

Miami's 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.

PortMiami is also known worldwide as the Cruise Capital of the World®, welcoming more cruise passengers to its terminals than any other port in the world.