Global Trade & Logistics in South FL
The Commercial Gateway of North America
he sun is rising with new opportunities on the horizon in South Florida’s global logistics industry. Join one of more than 650 companies and 6,000+ industry workers in Palm Beach County, or be one of the more than 70,000 people who enjoy well-salaried careers with Fortune 500 companies in Miami like advanced logistics service provider Ryder Systems, Inc.
Multilingual professionals are also in high demand on the Gold Coast because of the enormous amount of international trade. In 2021, more than 370,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of imports arrived at Port Miami. Three international airports in South Florida also support logistics operations from across the globe, including Miami International Airport (MIA) — one of the largest cargo airports in the U.S.
Logistics Jobs in South Florida
The logistics and global trade industry creates thousands of jobs for South Florida professionals.
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- Networking & Advocacy
- Global Trade Organizations
- Education
A Coordinated Strategy for Building a Career
Plentiful opportunity exist in South Florida for connecting with industry professionals, whether you want to work in air freight or with the port authority. Florida Ports Council is a strong advocate for the state’s seaports at the legislative level and maintains a calendar of networking events across the state including the South Florida region. The Florida Custom Brokers & Forwarders Association also recently began a lunch and learn series to help industry professionals stay abreast of changing regulations.
Keeping South Florida Moving Forward on an International Scale
Imagine working your days looking out over the Biscayne Bay, watching the wave ripple across the Atlantic Ocean as a delightful sea breeze tickles your face. Port Miami jobs are plentiful, with more than 330,000 currently employed and a $43 billion impact to the local economy. Miami International Airport is also the #1 international freight hub, accommodating more than two million tons of cargo annually. The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) is the exclusive rail system for Port Miami, operating from Miami to Jacksonville, FL and moving 550,000 freight loads annually.
Expertise in Logistics
Gain knowledge and experience with South Florida’s global logistics and supply chain industries with numerous higher education and continuing education programs throughout the region. Broward College offers a Logistics and Transportation Specialist Technical Certificate with 18 hours of coursework. University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business also offers a Supply Chain Management major, giving students an open door to working with some of the region’s preeminent third party logistics firms and transportation companies.