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The CDK cyber outage could potentially cost dealers nearly $1 billion in lost revenue. BDO's forensic accounting department is assisting with cyber insurance claims to help recover as much of that lost revenue as possible.
The Florida Supply Chain Summit is scheduled to take place from September 9-11 in Miami. Now in its fifth year, the summit aims to engage statewide stakeholders and advance efforts to develop Florida as a global trade hub.
Port Canaveral has once again earned Green Marine re-certification, underscoring the port’s commitment to environmental excellence in its operations. This marks the port’s eighth consecutive certification by the international organization. The award was presented at the GreenTech2024 environmental conference held recently in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
SeaPort Manatee has experienced a significant surge in exports over the past five years, according to port officials. Exports have risen by 231.55% during this period and increased by 11.6% in the last year alone.
The Broward County Commission recently confirmed the County Administrator’s appointment of Joseph Morris as the new Port Director at Port Everglades. Morris is the former Port Director for the Massachusetts Port Authority, where he worked for four years, originally as the Deputy Port Director of Operations.
Ocean carrier Ocean Network Express’s (ONE) new West India North America (WIN) container service has commenced operations at Jacksonville with the arrival of the container ship ONE Modern. This marks the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) first direct container service with the Indian subcontinent.
Work is progressing on a $39 million capital improvement project to rebuild Port Canaveral’s North Cargo Berth 4 (NCB4). The project involves removing the existing over-the-water pier, which has been out of service for nearly 10 years, and replacing it with a 981-foot-long multi-purpose, multi-user wharf. North Cargo Berth 4 is adjacent to the newly rebuilt North Cargo Berth 3 (NCB3), an 880-foot-long multi-purpose berth that went into service in June 2023.
Leadership from the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) recently traveled to San Juan to join the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) in hosting the inaugural Puerto Rico – Jacksonville Ports and Partners Summit on the island. Jacksonville is the number one port in the United States for trade with Puerto Rico, handling nearly 90 percent of all sea trade between the island and the U.S. mainland.
The Riviera Beach Police Foundation has appointed Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Michael Meekins to its Board of Directors. "I am honored to join the Board of Directors, allowing me to contribute to the nonprofit’s mission and objectives," said Meekins.
Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest and most diversified seaport, stands as the primary economic engine in West Central Florida. Situated on the Interstate-4 Corridor, it supports a variety of maritime and related activities, including shipbuilding and repair facilities, cruise operations, and handling the highest cargo tonnage volume in the state.
The Port of Palm Beach recently participated in the All About the Ocean Night at Roger Dean Stadium, where the Jupiter Hammerheads played against the Clearwater Threshers. The event, held in June, aimed to promote marine conservation and education.
Operational performance at Port Everglades notably improved in 2023, placing the Broward County, Florida, seaport in the top 20% of ports worldwide, according to the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). At a global level, Port Everglades is ranked No. 65 — up from the previous year’s ranking of No. 89. In 2021, the port was No. 116. Regionally, including the United States and Canada, Port Everglades claims the No. 3 spot, up two spots from the 2022 report, and remains No. 1 in Florida.
It has been said that everything good and magical happens between the months of June and August. For Florida’s system of seaports, there are many positive developments occurring.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) announced that 29 long-term care employees across Florida have been awarded $69,500 in scholarships to advance their careers in healthcare. FHCA will award four caregivers each a $5,000 Bruce Taylor Scholarship to advance their nursing careers; 12 long-term care employees will each receive a $2,500 Career Climb Scholarship, and 13 nursing home Administrators in Training (AIT) have earned a $1,500 Rising Long Term Care Leader Scholarship to support their goals of becoming licensed Nursing Home Administrators (NHA).
Young farmers and ranchers gathered in July 2024 to celebrate agriculture, highlighting the achievements and contributions of young professionals in the field.
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), a prominent hospitality trade association in the state, issued a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of SB 280. The bill was designed to establish fairness between hotels and unregulated short-term rentals across Florida.
Tipping might seem like a simple exchange—a thank you for good service with a few extra dollars. However, beneath the surface lies a complex economy that impacts everyone in a restaurant, from operators to dishwashers. Understanding how tipping affects each role can reveal its significant impact on employee retention.
The Florida Realtors Education Foundation has awarded $242,500 in scholarships to students across the state. This initiative, now in its 14th year, has assisted 1,986 young individuals in pursuing higher education.