Yesterday marked an auspicious occasion at PortMiami as it warmly received the CMA CGM Bali, a robust container ship with a remarkable capacity of 15,000 twenty

As part of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Future Ready Plan for Miami-Dade County, PortMiami has launched a workforce development initiative aimed at bolstering the maritime sector. This comprehensive program features apprenticeship opportunities and a user-friendly website designed for both employers and job seekers. Included in the initiative are three new paid apprenticeship tracks tailored for diesel systems technicians, diesel off-road maintenance technicians, and commercial refrigeration technicians. PortMiami is collaborating with Seaboard Marine and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education to offer one- and two-year apprenticeships. These programs integrate paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, equipping participants with the skills needed for success in the maritime industry.

The first BOLT, which also happens to be the first-ever roller coaster at sea, is currently in operation aboard the Mardi Gras.

Carnival Cruise Line recently launched its first cruise from in almost 16 months from PortMiami, with the departure of Carnival Horizon. The company said the move would provide a significant boost to the local economy, as tens of thousands of …