As the Cruise Capital of the World and the largest container port in Florida, the Port of Miami is a vital contributor to the local, state and national economies. During fiscal year 2007, 3.75 million passengers passed through the Port, and over 7.84 million tons and 879,398 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo transited through the seaport. This commercial trade combined with the cruise business supported approximately 110,000 jobs, and had an economic impact in the region of $16 billion.
The Port of Miami serves more than 20 shipping lines that call on more than 100 countries and 250 ports across the world, serving the markets of Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America.
*Container Terminals
Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC)
Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC) has over 10 years of service at the Port of Miami-Dade. POMTOC is now serving over 30 ocean carriers and handling over 500,000 TEUa??s annually. For additional information please visit.
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*Seaboard Marine
Seaboard Marine is an ocean transportation company that provides direct, regular service between the United States and the Caribbean Basin, Central and South America.
Established in 1983, Seaboard Marine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation. Seaboard now serves nearly forty ports in over twenty countries. Seaboard Marinea??s facilities include a private terminal of nearly 70 acres at the Port of Miami. Its facility complies with and exceeds all governmental security mandates, it operates seven days a week, 365 days a year-- a unique convenience for customers. For additional information please visit.
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*A.P. Moller
The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, whose headquarters are at Esplanaden, Copenhagen, employs over 60,000 people worldwide and has offices in more than 125 countries. Their fleet comprises more than 250 vessels with a total deadweight of about 12,000,000 tons and includes container vessels, tankers, car carriers, supply ships, special vessels and drilling rigs. Apart from shipping, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is engaged in exploration for and production of oil and gas, shipbuilding, aviation, industry and supermarkets. For additional information please visit.
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