Everglades development part of economic machine

Construction of a new 41 acre marine terminal for containerised cargo at Port Everglades has received the go-ahead from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

This is the third major construction project to begin at the South Florida seaport within the past 12 months, including a new 10 acre petroleum terminal and a mega-cruise terminal for the world’s largest cruise ships.

“Port Everglades is creating jobs at a time when jobs are severely needed,” said Broward County mayor Stacy Ritter. “Our seaport is an economic engine that keeps commerce moving and people employed.”