Joseph Morris appointed new Port Director of Port Everglades
USA – The Broward County Commission has confirmed the appointment of Joseph Morris as the new Port Director of Broward County’s Port Everglades Department.
Morris, who currently serves as the Port Director for the Massachusetts Port Authority, will begin his new role on July 15, 2024.
“As one of the leading economic engines in Broward County, it is essential that we continue to have a strong leader at the helm of Port Everglades,” said County Administrator Monica Cepero.
“Joe was selected after an exhaustive national search that included input from a variety of port stakeholders. Joe is a visionary who brings vast international experience and understands the vital economic role that a seaport plays in a community.”
Morris has more than 25 years of experience in seaport, transportation, government, and business management.
At the Massachusetts Port Authority, he managed cargo and cruise operations, multiple real estate properties, five public parks, and public access properties.
He also steered business development efforts, including the first new shipping line to call Boston home in over seven years.
Additionally, Morris developed capital investment plans and oversaw 51 staff members in the Massport Police Department, responsible for port facility security at terminals and public areas.
Morris has worked with government authorities from countries such as Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Great Britain. He also led teams responsible for planning operations for the largest container terminal in the United States, APM Terminals Los Angeles.
At Port Everglades, Morris will oversee a seaport that generates more than $26.5 billion in economic activity statewide annually, supports nearly 11,000 local direct jobs, and results in over $925 million in state and local taxes.
Morris expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “The County and Port Everglades have an unparalleled reputation for cultivating an inclusive economic environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and I’m looking forward to joining the staff and its community partners in advancing the Port’s position locally, regionally, and globally.”
Morris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and has completed the MAGNUM and MAGNET accelerated leadership training programs through APM Terminals.
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Joseph Morris appointed new Port Director of Port Everglades
USA – The Broward County Commission has confirmed the appointment of Joseph Morris as the new Port Director of Broward County’s Port Everglades Department.
Morris, who currently serves as the Port Director for the Massachusetts Port Authority, will begin his new role on July 15, 2024.
“As one of the leading economic engines in Broward County, it is essential that we continue to have a strong leader at the helm of Port Everglades,” said County Administrator Monica Cepero.
“Joe was selected after an exhaustive national search that included input from a variety of port stakeholders. Joe is a visionary who brings vast international experience and understands the vital economic role that a seaport plays in a community.”
Morris has more than 25 years of experience in seaport, transportation, government, and business management.
At the Massachusetts Port Authority, he managed cargo and cruise operations, multiple real estate properties, five public parks, and public access properties.
He also steered business development efforts, including the first new shipping line to call Boston home in over seven years.
Additionally, Morris developed capital investment plans and oversaw 51 staff members in the Massport Police Department, responsible for port facility security at terminals and public areas.
Morris has worked with government authorities from countries such as Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Great Britain. He also led teams responsible for planning operations for the largest container terminal in the United States, APM Terminals Los Angeles.
At Port Everglades, Morris will oversee a seaport that generates more than $26.5 billion in economic activity statewide annually, supports nearly 11,000 local direct jobs, and results in over $925 million in state and local taxes.
Morris expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “The County and Port Everglades have an unparalleled reputation for cultivating an inclusive economic environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and I’m looking forward to joining the staff and its community partners in advancing the Port’s position locally, regionally, and globally.”
Morris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and has completed the MAGNUM and MAGNET accelerated leadership training programs through APM Terminals.
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