Broward County’s Port Everglades has received $30.75 million from the Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).  

The grant is part of a $498 million federal investment to modernize the nation’s ports and bolster critical supply chain gateways. Funding will go to 35 projects across 19 states.  

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said: “The strength of our nation’s economy is directly tied to the state of our ports.”  

“This nearly half-billion-dollar investment will deliver critical upgrades to ports across America so we can enhance supply chains, lower shipping costs, and create good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. Under President Trump, America’s maritime dominance is coming back stronger than ever.”  

Port Everglades said in a press release that the infrastructure award will fund the relocation of a structural bulkhead and the widening of the slip to 450 feet.   

Project improvements would allow the port to accommodate significantly larger, more economical vessels such as the Aframax class. This will further strengthen the port’s resilience and enhance safety while maintaining the critical fuel operations during severe weather.  

“The port is greatly appreciative to have received our full funding request for the Slip 1 Expansion Project,” said Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris.   

“The Broward County Board of County Commissioners and the port remain committed to ensuring our energy dominance in Florida and globally as part of the port’s strategic Master/Vision Plan.”  

The total public-private project is projected to cost $184.5 million and take three to four years to complete, with Phase 1 construction scheduled to begin in 2028.   

According to the press release, Broward County’s Port Everglades serves as a gateway for international trade and cruise vacations and ranks among the world’s three busiest cruise homeports.