PortMiami saw record cruise passengers in FY2025
WTDC Newsletter – January 5, 2026 PortMiami saw record cruise passengers in FY2025 PortMiami announced strong results for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025), with growth in both cruise and cargo operations. The port welcomed a record 8.56 million cruise passengers, up 4% from the previous year and the highest annual total in […]
WTDC decorates His House Children’s Home for the holidays
WTDC Newsletter – December 15, 2025 Deck the Halls for His House Children’s Home On Saturday, December 6, WTDC employees, families, and friends volunteered at Deck the Halls for His House Children’s Home. This annual event brings the community together to decorate the group homes for the children at […]
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 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 […]