U.S. lowers tariffs on agricultural products
WTDC Newsletter – November 19, 2025 U.S. lowers tariffs on agricultural products On November 14, the U.S. rolled back tariffs on nearly 200 agricultural products, most of which are not grown or produced significantly in the U.S. Popular food items in this tariff rollback include coffee, bananas, and other tropical foods and spices. The White […]
US & China trade tensions ease
WTDC Newsletter – October 31, 2025 – China & U.S. trade tensions ease On October 29, in South Korea, the U.S. and China eased trade tensions after a historic meeting between U.S. President Trump and China’s President Jinping. Though a formal trade deal has not be announced, the meeting deescalates looming 100% tariffs on Chinese […]
Vessel port fees begin, China reciprocates
WTDC Newsletter – October 15, 2025 Vessel port fees begin On October 14, the U.S. and China began imposing fees on vessels manufactured in their counterpart’s country. The Chinese fees are in response to the fees announced by the U.S. Fees will be collected at the first port of entry of a single voyage or […]
PortMiami named best cruising homeport
WTDC News – Monday May 20th, 2024 President’s Corner On Thursday night, the WTDC team and I attended the FIU Alumni Cocktail Reception at the Biltmore Hotel. I was formally introduced as the President of the FIU Alumni Board of Directors. We were able to rekindle relationships with old friends as well as meet new […]
PortMiami welcomes world’s largest cruise ship
WTDC Newsletter – January 18, 2024 President’s Corner WTDC Spring Internship Port Everglades Panama Canal Authority Webinar PortMiami welcomes world’s largest cruise ship Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to form alliance for January 2025 Port Everglades to find new Director Winter storm; Flight cancellations continue President’s Corner WTDC’s Internship Program is now 16 years old! By […]
PortMiami regains busiest cruise port title
WTDC Newsletter – December 15th, 2023 Holiday Hours Closed – Christmas Day – December 25 Closed – New Year’s Day – January 1 President’s Corner Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your families a joyous holiday season. 2023 has been a phenomenal year for WTDC. Thank you to our employees for your continued dedication and to […]