Gulf Coast Dispatch

Port Everglades marked the return of Crystal on November 9, as the cruise line resumed its winter homeport operations.

Maersk has unveiled plans to introduce a new weekly container service linking Port Tampa Bay with Cartagena, Colombia.

Most residents of Florida may not be fully aware of the crucial role played by the state's seaports in maintaining the flow of goods and supplies.

The Port of Palm Beach has been awarded a Lighthouse Award by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) for its outstanding administrative practices, particularly in relation to its revamped Summer Internship Program.

Rooms To Go is set to receive the Captain James McKay Port Achievement Award at this year's Anchor Ball on December 7, 2024.

The Port of Pensacola has shown resilience in a fluctuating shipping market, maintaining solid cargo activity throughout the fiscal year despite global supply chain challenges.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a change in port rotation for two of its services, bringing Port Everglades back as a weekly call starting in November.

Port Everglades has surpassed its previous record for cruise passengers, with an estimated 4,010,919 individuals embarking and disembarking during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

Port Canaveral recently welcomed the Disney Treasure, the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line's fleet, as its third homeport vessel.

On International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody has provided guidance to help Floridians protect themselves from fraud.

PortMiami has set a new record for cruise passenger numbers, reaching 8,233,056 travelers in Fiscal Year 2024.

Port Tampa Bay is set to receive $1.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Ports Program.

MILAN, Italy—Governor Ron DeSantis recently oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Medical Microinstruments Inc., the University of South Florida, and Tampa General Hospital.

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has announced the winners of the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Competition.

Governor Ron DeSantis, on the fourth day of a trade mission to Italy, engaged with startups and businesses in Northern Italy.

FloridaCommerce has reported an increase in private sector employment in the West Palm Beach metro area, with 5,700 jobs added over the year by October 2024.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Miami metro area experienced the highest increase in private sector jobs among all metro areas over the past year, with an addition of 19,900 jobs, representing a 1.7% growth as of October 2024.

Governor Ron DeSantis concluded a trade mission in Milan, Italy, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) involving Medical Microinstruments Inc., the University of South Florida, and Tampa General Hospital.

FloridaCommerce has reported significant employment gains in the Fort Lauderdale area, noting it achieved the second-highest number of private sector job increases among all metro areas for October 2024.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding organizations that the application period for the 2025 Vamos A Pescar™ Grant Program will soon close.