b'10American Journal ofTransportation ajot.comPort Everglades: Making history(FORECAST continuedpromoted dredging the South from page 8) Channel to -50/-52 for Post-tomaximizeitsassetsandPanamax ships to berth at the one project at a time strengthenitsadvantageforPort. These projects are cur-future growth; promote inter- rentlyunderway,andtheir Improved infrastructure and expansion projects remain key to future growth. national trade and commercecompletionshouldcoincide as a vital link between Northwiththecompletionofthe By Brenda Silva, AJOT andSouthAmericaandaPanama Canal expansion.growing global trade; supportHe continued, The 2035 Port Everglades has longthe next generation of mari- as a strong option for diversesustainability and operate inMaster Plan continues to push enjoyed a well-deserved rep- timeprofessionalsthroughservices and carriers. anenvironmentallyrespon- the envelope and takes us into utation as a top container andourcommunityengagementCommenting on the Portssible manner. thefuturewithprojectsthat cruiseportinFlorida,andprogramsandpartnershipstop concerns for 2025, MorrisDetailinghowThePortwill help increase both cargo an ambitious master plan forwithgroupssuchasJuniorsaid,Ourtopprioritiesof Miami (POM) 2035 Masterandpassengerthroughput infrastructureenhancementsAchievementofSouthFlor- include improving our infra- Plan will help guide the Portsbyaddingservices,upgrad-and ongoing expansion proj- ida and Disney Cruise Line. structure,creatingamorefuturedirectionandgoals,inginfrastructure,enhanc-ects will soon give current andefficientoperatingenviron- Johnson said, Cruise passen- ing efficiency and increasing future tenants reasons to callt oPP ortg oals for2025 ment, and strategically plan- ger projections take us fromberthingcapacity.Projects the port even more. Strategi- Like many other Floridaning for growth. 4.1 million passengers to 5.9presented in the 2035 Master cally located between Miamiports, Port Everglades has aHe continued, We are inmillion in 2035. And our cargoPlan include a phased imple-andWestPalmBeach,PortMasterPlanfor2025,withtheprocessofupdatingourprojections run from 847,249mentationplanallowingfor Evergladesofferstheloca- keyprojectsscheduledthat,Master/VisionPlan,whichTEUs in 2010 to 1.73.3 mil- developmentdependingon tionandlogisticsrequiredwhencompleted,willserveisourroadmapforfuturelion in 2035. Increasing Portadditionalchangesinthe by its existing tenants, whiletoincreasecompetitionforgrowth. With input from portbusiness ultimately increasesglobal market. There are three remainingcompetitiveforlogistic services on Floridasstakeholders, we have identi- theCountyseconomy.Themain components to the Ports new East Coast port revenues.EastCoast.Byfocusingonfiedmorethan$3billionin2020MasterPlanpresentedfuture progress: cargo, cruise Withcurrenton-portproj- improvingitsinfrastructurecapitalinvestmentsforourtheneedforatunnelcon- and commercial with an over-ectsmovingtowardsfutureandefficiency,PortEver- (HISTORY continued onnectingPorttrafficdirectly(FORECAST continued on completion,PortEvergladesgladesispositioningitselfpage 12) totheInterstatesystemandpage 12)is well prepared to keep pace withindustrygrowthand demandsforefficientocean shipping services.i ndustryc oncerns and RELIABLE SHIPPINGs olutionsWhen considering the cur-rent challenges being faced byFROM JACKSONVILLE TO SAN JUANtheshippingindustry(infra-structurebottlenecks,safety/security, tariffs, etc.), Port Ever-gladeshasseenitsfairshare over the years. However, one ofthemostseriousconcerns at the Port isnt found on the ocean, but rather, its found on land in the form of future work-forceavailabilityandpoten-tial lack thereof, according to Joseph Morris, Port Director at Port Everglades.Aslongastherehave been ships transporting goods, there have been challenges. In thepastfewyears,wehave seendisruptionsbroughton bygeopoliticaluncertainty, drought,impactsofregional wars, and a changing landscape in the world of global shipping alliances. One of the more sig-nificant industry challenges is futureworkforceavailability in the professions critical to our operations,suchasseafarers and trade professionals.From food and pharmaceuticals to electronics and the vehicles on the road, imported goods are essential to the people of Puerto Rico.TOTE is proud to provide the trades best-in-class experience to our customers as we Joseph Morris, Port Directorpartner to deliver on our shared commitment at Port Everglades to the island.Intermsofhowfuture personnelchallengesare beingaddressedatthePort,DEDICATED. RELIABLE. BUILT TO SERVE. 877.775.7447 TOTEMARITIME.COMMorris said, Were hopeful that our shipping line custom-ers will overcome this chal-lenge. For our part, the port is committed to encouraging'