Florida International Terminal (FIT)

Florida International Terminal proceeds with investment plan at Port Everglades

Florida International Terminal (FIT) is advancing its US$25 million investment plan through 2026, following the renewal of its Port Everglades concession until 2035.

In 2024, FIT made significant strides in innovation and operational efficiency to enhance its services.

The investment includes cutting-edge container handling equipment from Taylor Machine Works and advanced accident prevention technology from Strata Worldwide. These upgrades aim to boost efficiency and safety, reinforcing FIT’s...

https://container-news.com/florida-international-terminal-investment-port-everglades/

Florida International Terminal enhances efficiency with Advent eModal’s community portal

Advent eModal (AeM), a port community system for the intermodal supply chain, has announced the successful implementation of its eModal® Community Portal (eCP) at Florida International Terminal (FIT) in Port Everglades.

This deployment incorporates the advanced PreGate and Fee Manager applications into the eCP system, significantly improving port operations and intermodal logistics. The eModal platform seamlessly integrates these applications into the Community Portal, enhancing cargo...

https://container-news.com/florida-international-terminal-enhances-efficiency-with-advent-emodals-community-portal/

Florida International Terminal secures 10-year lease renewal at Port Everglades

Florida International Terminal (FIT), a subsidiary of SAAM Terminals, has successfully renewed its lease agreement at Port Everglades for another 10 years, following approval by the Broward County Commissioners and the local Port Authority.

“Our entire team has been working on this goal for over two years and we have been preparing the terminal with investments to continue positioning the terminal as one of the leading cargo terminals in South Florida, with the best service to customers in the...

https://container-news.com/florida-international-terminal-secures-10-year-lease-renewal-at-port-everglades/

FIT launched a new ONE service connecting the US with Latin America

Florida International Terminal (FIT) has announced that it will begin serving the new FLX refrigerated cargo service at the end of September.

It will connect Callao (Peru) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) with South Florida and will be operated by ONE.

“We are very pleased to join this new ONE offering, which seeks a direct and fast connection to Latin America. Shipments of fruit, vegetables and seafood from this area continue to grow and our team is committed to supporting these shipments to reach their...

https://container-news.com/fit-launched-a-new-one-service-connecting-the-us-with-latin-america/

SAAM’s port terminal goes live with eModal

Florida International Terminal (FIT), one of SAAM’s port terminal, has successfully deployed the eModal Community Portal (eCP) PreGate appointment module to improve turn times and customer service. FIT is the first port terminal in South Florida to implement an appointment system that simplify and accelerate the flow of cargo across the landside supply chain.

In this first phase, all truckers picking up import containers will now schedule a pick-up appointment via eModal. The system also enables...

https://container-news.com/saam-port-terminal-goes-live-with-emodal/