Overview
Port Everglades is a deepwater seaport run by Broward County. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, a major container port, and the main fuel terminal for South Florida.
History
The harbor was dedicated in 1928 and took the name Port Everglades soon after. It grew with South Florida's population and with the cruise industry from the 1960s onward.
Today
Cruise ships, cargo vessels and fuel tankers use the port daily. Access to its regulated terminals generally requires a TWIC card.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.