PortMiami Announces Banner Year For Growth In Cargo TEU Volumes And Cruise Operations

PortMiami has announced its Fiscal Year 2025 results—covering October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025—highlighting record achievements in both cargo and cruise operations.

Cargo operations posted strong gains. PortMiami handled 1,115,058 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), up 2.35% from last year’s 1,089,443 TEUs, marking the 11th consecutive year the port has surpassed the one-million-TEU milestone.

The port also welcomed an unprecedented 8,564,225 cruise passengers, a 4.02% increase over the previous year and the highest annual passenger total in its history.

“PortMiami’s dual achievements highlight its dynamic role as both a cruise and cargo powerhouse, contributing billions to the local economy while advancing a future-ready vision of innovation, resiliency, and global connectivity,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through strategic investments in infrastructure and technology, the port is enhancing its operational efficiency and ensuring long-term competitiveness.”

PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb added, “Our record performance across cruise and cargo operations reflects the dedication of our entire team and the strength of our partnerships with the cruise industry, cargo carriers, and the business community. As we continue to expand and modernize our facilities, our priority remains delivering safe, efficient, and resilient operations that support Miami-Dade County’s economic growth and reinforce our position as a global gateway for travel and trade.”

The 2025–2026 cruise season will see the arrival of several new vessels. Among the ships scheduled to sail from PortMiami are Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady (October 2025); Holland America’s Zuiderdam and Oceania Cruises’ Allura (November 2025); MSC Cruises’ Grandiosa (December 2025); Windstar Cruises’ Star Seeker (January 2026); Holland America’s Eurodam (February 2026); Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna (March 2026); and Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova (May 2026).

Continued cargo growth underscores the value of infrastructure investments aimed at increasing yard efficiency, technology, and connectivity. Recent improvements include the completion of phase two of the Electric Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (eRTG) Project, bringing the South Florida Container Terminal’s total to 18 eRTGs—enhancing container stacking capacity and boosting yard productivity. Additional work is ongoing at the Seaboard Marine yard, where drainage upgrades and berth rehabilitation are underway.

Source: AJOT