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Ports

State of the Ports 2025

South Florida’s Air and Seaports are the Engines That Keep it at the Forefront of Global Trade

By Yousra Benkirane

The State of Trade 2025

Perspectives on the Miami Customs District, today and tomorrow

By Yousra Benkirane

New Global Connections

MIA’s new routes connect – and re-connect – Miami to the world

By Kylie Wang

Future Port 

How PortMiami is pushing the tech envelope

By JP Faber

A Special Focus on Medicinal Perishables

How pharmaceuticals helped save Miami International Airport

By Doreen Hemlock

Seaports

State of the Ports 2025

South Florida’s Air and Seaports are the Engines That Keep it at the Forefront of Global Trade

By Yousra Benkirane

High Seas Sustainability

Seaboard Marine pioneers the use of Liquefied Natural Gas

By Doreen Hemlock

Filling Offshore Power Needs

From sailboats on the high seas to the Caribbean and beyond, eMarine keeps the lights on

By Joseph A. Mann Jr.

The Cruise Report

At the Seatrade Conference, Industry Pundits Predict Future Trends

By Katelin Stecz

Turn It On!

PortMiami Shore Power Goes Live

By Yousra Benkirane

Cruise Control

PortMiami regains its title as cruise capital of the world in stellar fashion

By Katelin Stecz

Boosting Sea Trade with Mexico

PortMiami leverages maritime routes for Mexico trade

By Joseph A. Mann Jr.

A $30 Billion Business and Growing

As South Florida’s post-COVID economy expands, Broward County’s Port Everglades is showing impressive growth

By Joseph A. Mann Jr.

Yachting Prowess

The recent Miami boat show is a sign that South Florida is a global marine HQ

By Mike Clary

Back To Global Seas

Cruise traffic returns to PortMiami

By Joseph A. Mann Jr.

Operations at PortMiami run smoothly during supply chain crunch

While cargo ships line up in Southern California, PortMiami steps in.

By James Broida

Airports

State of the Ports 2025

South Florida’s Air and Seaports are the Engines That Keep it at the Forefront of Global Trade

By Yousra Benkirane

50 Years in Air Cargo

Amerijet proves it has the mettle to stay in the race

By Doreen Hemlock

It’s All About the Turnaround

Synaptic Aviation’s AI tech is transforming airport efficiency, a few minutes at a time

By Oscar Musibay

MIA’s $9 Billion Transformation

Preparing for explosive growth, Miami International Airport (MIA) is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis

By Oscar Musibay

Sky Taxis?

An Uber-like service with electric planes that take off vertically may soon become a reality in Miami

By Oscar Musibay

High Flying Export

The number one category of products shipped from Greater Miami remains aircraft parts

By Yousra Benkirane

Your Private World in the Sky

Why private aviation is taking off in Miami

By Katelin Stecz

A Higher Altitude

Miami International Airport’s High-Flying Expansion

By Kylie Wang

Going Vertical

MIA's ambitious $2 billion plan to expand its cargo facilities

By Kylie Wang

Transactions

Recent Transactions Affecting Global Trade and Investment: April 2025

GLOBAL FIRM RELOCATES Data security firm Varonis has relocated its headquarters from New York to Miami’s 801 Brickell building. The company, which employs 2,400 worldwide,…

By Global Miami Magazine

Recent Transactions Affecting Global Trade and Investment: January/February

NEW COWORKING OFFICES Swiss-based International Workplace Group (IWG) will open 33 new coworking spaces across Florida, including five in the tri-county area (Miami-Dade, Broward, and…

By Global Miami Magazine

Recent Transactions Affecting Global Trade and Investment: September/October

FIFA UPDATES: EXPANDING TO MIAMI FIFA is expanding in Miami as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup, leasing an extra floor in its Coral…

By Global Miami Magazine

Recent Transactions Affecting Global Trade and Investment July/August 2024

TECH PARTNERSHIP Broward-based Magic Leap has entered a partnership with Google, one of the world’s largest technology companies. The collaboration will integrate Magic Leap’s augmented…

By Global Miami Magazine

Recent Transactions Affecting Global Trade and Investment Feb 2024

Recent transactions underscore significant expansions and acquisitions across various sectors in Miami, reflecting the dynamic trade and investment relationship between Australia and the U.S.

By Global Miami Magazine

Trade Winds

A Transatlantic Bond

Italy and South Florida’s trade relationship continues to grow

By Yousra Benkirane

Trade Links

Taiwan’s business leaders convene in South Florida

By Yousra Benkirane

Planting the Flag in Miami

The Government of Québec opens a new office to improve its South Florida connection

By JP Faber

Swedish Trade with South Florida

Trade with Sweden has soared since 2020 led by aircraft parts, engines, and vodka

By Yousra Benkirane

The Vietnam Connection

Trade between Miami and this Asian powerhouse continues to expand, and grow in complexity

By Yousra Benkirane

German Investment & Trade

While the State of Florida Enjoys most of the Trade and Investment with Germany, Miami is a Growing Hub for High-Tech and Startups

By Yousra Benkirane

The UK-Miami Connection

Trade exceeds $4 billion annually as more UK firms move to Miami

By Katelin Stecz

The Irish Connection

A new global push by Ireland could mean more two-way trade and investment

By Doreen Hemlock

The French Connection

The number of French companies in Miami and Florida continues to grow, as does trade

By Yousra Benkirane

The Canada Connection

South Florida welcomes growing Canadian business

By Yousra Benkirane

TRADEWINDS: Mexico

How Mexico is becoming an increasingly important trading partner with Miami

By Yousra Benkirane

Trade Stats

The State of Trade 2025

Perspectives on the Miami Customs District, today and tomorrow

By Yousra Benkirane

A Blooming Business

Miami takes a dominant role in the importation of fresh flowers in the U.S.

By Yousra Benkirane

Miami Customs District Q3 Trade

Aviation, Pharmaceuticals, and Precious Metals Propel Growth

By Yousra Benkirane

The Trade in Recreational Boats

Miami’s rising tide is export-driven

By Yousra Benkirane

Shifting Shipments

Miami, Once a Food Shipping Hub, is now a Net Importer for Fruits and Vegetables from the Americas

By Yousra Benkirane

The 2024 Annual Trade Report

South Florida's Trade with the World, Country by Country

By Yousra Benkirane

The UK-Miami Connection

Trade exceeds $4 billion annually as more UK firms move to Miami

By Katelin Stecz

Miami: A Global Pharma Hub

Miami International Airport (MIA) has cemented its status as a premier pharmaceutical hub, boasting robust cold chain capabilities and CEIV Pharma certification. With volumes exceeding…

By Yousra Benkirane

Moving in Tandem with Tokyo

Miami's public and private sector leaders embarked on a transformative 10-day mission to Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kyoto, spotlighting Japan's potential as a key trade partner…

By JP Faber

Global Banking from Doral

For U.S. Century Bank, location proved pivotal

By Yousra Benkirane

Blooming Excellence

Jet Fresh Flowers, based in Doral since 2008, is a bustling hub of floral brilliance.

By Yousra Benkirane

Scaling Success

The Miami Customs District continues to dominate U.S. fish fillet imports

By Yousra Benkirane

Growing Its Waistline

Miami’s biggest international trade show for the food industry is getting bigger

By Doreen Hemlock

Free Trade with Florida

The UK signed an MOU with Florida

By Yousra Benkirane

Trade and Investment Between France and Miami

Raphaël Trapp, the Consul General of France in Miami, began his posting here in September of last year. Prior to that, the consul general worked…

By Global Miami Magazine

Miami’s Trade Landscape

A quick overview of trade between Miami and the world for the first half of 2023

By Alice Ancona

The Chilean Connection

How Chilean companies are now using Miami as a gateway

By Yousra Benkirane

The 2023 Annual Trade Report: South Florida’s Trade with the World, Country by Country

Trade between the Miami Customs District and the world rose by more than $16B

By Yousra Benkirane

Entrepreneurial Migration

An Endeavor Miami study discovers what kind of entrepreneurs are coming to Miami – and from where

By Kylie Wang

The Silk Road Comes West

How China’s Belt and Road Initiative is Impacting LatAm, the Caribbean... and the World

By Yousra Benkirane

Miami’s High-Tech Trade

Driving the growth of Miami as a hub for the Americas

By Yousra Benkirane

All That Glitters…

A look at Miami's trade in the most precious commodity, gold

By Yousra Benkirane

The Canada Connection

South Florida welcomes growing Canadian business

By Yousra Benkirane

Data Driven

How a businessman-turned-president is bringing confidence – and growth – to the Dominican Republic

By Doreen Hemlock

Up Close: Brazil

Trade between Miami and Brazil slipped, but still a leading source of trade surpluses

By Yousra Benkirane

2022: Trade Shifts, Where We Stand, and the “Next Normal”

In a year that showed substantial trade growth, airports dominated

By Alice Ancona

The Roar of the Isthmus

Panama’s envious GDP growth is predicated, in part, on trade with Miami

By Doreen Hemlock

Logistics

Global Tastes

The world’s largest display of food products unfolded again this year in Miami

By Katelin Stecz

An Industry in Full Bloom

Why flower importing through Miami is now a multi-billion-dollar industry

By Yousra Benkirane