PortMiami

PortMiami stands as the world's largest passenger cruise port and a critical global cargo gateway, anchoring South Florida's position as an international maritime hub. Originally established in the early 1900s following the dredging of Government Cut and subsequent development of the Main Channel, the port has evolved from Royal Palm Docks steamship operations into a sprawling 16.7-acre modern facility spread across Dodge, Lummus, and Sam's Islands. Today, PortMiami generates over $61 billion in annual economic impact for Miami-Dade County while managing record-breaking volumes—8.5 million cruise passengers in Fiscal Year 2025 and surpassing 1 million TEUs for eleven consecutive years in containerized cargo operations. The port has undergone transformative $1 billion-plus infrastructure improvements including the opening of Terminal AA in April 2025, powered by MSC Cruises' $300 million investment, positioning it to service next-generation mega-ships simultaneously. Through long-term partnerships with cruise leaders like Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Virgin Voyages, plus diversified cargo operations, PortMiami has secured its trajectory as America's fastest-growing global maritime gateway serving as the strategic epicenter connecting Latin America, the Caribbean, and global markets.