The relationship between the port and truckers has been contentious.
Port Miami is investing millions of dollars to improve the terminal fluidity, while also offering new options for transloading and inland rail to convince cargo owners that it can offer more than only serving businesses operating in southern Florida. (Above: A container ship at Port Miami.) Photo credit:. And Miami has one other tangible that many stakeholders in container shipping will note.
New cranes, a better truck gating system and transloading facilities, and access to Interstate 95 mean the port has the infrastructure for global trade.