Port of Palm Beach Other service
Containerized Cargo Handling
Dry and refrigerated container handling; the Port handles over 280,000 TEUs annually and is Florida's fourth busiest container port.
Description
The Port of Palm Beach handles over 280,000 TEUs annually, making it the fourth busiest container port in Florida; the Port states it is the 18th busiest container port in the United States.
Key features
- Dry containerized freight serving regional and international demand
- Refrigerated cargo through port tenant Tropical Shipping, with 350+ reefer plugs on Port property
- Reefer cargo includes frozen products such as French fries imported from Canada
- Approximately 80% of cargo is exported, mainly to Caribbean island nations; the Port states it supplies 60% of everything consumed in the Bahamas
Applications
Container shipping between South Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Specifications
| Annual throughput | over 280,000 TEUs |
|---|---|
| Reefer plugs | 350+ |
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