What Port Everglades Terminal LLC does

Port Everglades Terminal LLC operates a 40-acre marine container terminal at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida, providing stevedoring and terminal handling services to ocean carriers and trucking companies. The facility processes 30+ vessel calls per month carrying predominantly containerized cargo, supplemented by non-containerized freight (yachts, oversized cargo, heavy lifts). Key physical assets include 598 refrigerated container plugs (432 in reefer racks, 116 wheeled, 50 standby), an equipment fleet comprising 4 KoneCrane 60-Ton E-RTGs, 13 top loaders, 4 reach stackers, 3 empty handlers, and 37 yard tractors, plus 116 dock-high covered trailer positions for CBP AQI perishable cargo inspection and 150+ container positions for dry cargo quarantine. The terminal holds CTPAT certification (US Customs Firms Code O-664), is accessed via the I-595 corridor with connectivity to I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, and benefits from an on-port FECR intermodal container transfer facility.

The technology stack is built around three core integrations: eModal.com (Advent Systems) as the primary self-service platform for container availability, fee payments, and appointment scheduling since July 31, 2023; the PET Forecast Portal powered by Tideworks Technology for vessel schedule and export container early receiving date visibility; and the SILO security identification and logging system integrated with RFID transponders for driver and trucking company vetting. Trucking companies must register in the SILO database, hold valid TWIC credentials, carry Port Everglades ID cards, and use RFID transponders for terminal access. Dangerous goods handling requires pre-arrival declarations through a dedicated hazmat channel.

The business model is transaction-based, generating revenue from terminal handling charges, demurrage fees for container storage, detention charges, and stevedoring services. Tariffs are published with effective dates (most recent: October 1, 2025) and a $650 per-container no-show/cancellation fee is charged for confirmed appointments not utilized. Customer acquisition is direct B2B, with named shipping-line customers including ZIM, MSC, ALLEGRO, and VERTOM THEA. The company is privately held, employs 22 staff, operates from a headquarters at 4200 Mcintosh Rd in Hollywood, FL, and an administrative/billing office in Miami, FL. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Port Everglades Terminal LLC

Legal name

Port Everglades Terminal LLC

Website

https://petpev.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Everglades Terminal LLC operates a 40-acre marine container terminal at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida, providing stevedoring, terminal handling, and intermodal services to shipping lines (ZIM, MSC, ALLEGRO, VERTOM THEA) and trucking companies across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reefer Container Terminals & Cold Plug Services (Reefer Yards) (TLAHAAAH), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

Keywords

• Marine terminal operations
• Stevedoring services
• Container handling
• Reefer container storage
• Port logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Terminal Handling Services: Port Everglades Terminal charges demurrage fees for container storage, detention charges, and various terminal service fees. The company publishes tariff schedules effective on specific dates and offers a dispute/mitigation process for demurrage and detention charges.
2. Stevedoring Services: Stevedoring and terminal services provided to shipping lines including container handling, vessel loading/unloading, and yard management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Port Everglades Terminal LLC operates a 40-acre marine container terminal at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida, providing stevedoring and terminal handling services for containerized and non-containerized cargo. The terminal handles over 30 vessel calls per month, manages reefer container storage with 598 plugs, operates truck gate access via the eModal self-service platform, and supports CBP AQI perishable and dry cargo inspection on-terminal. Services are delivered to shipping lines and trucking companies through a tariff-based fee structure covering demurrage, detention, handling, and ancillary terminal services.

Product overview

Port Everglades Terminal LLC operates as a marine container terminal providing integrated terminal and stevedoring services. The facility handles over 30 vessel calls monthly across 40 acres, managing containerized and non-containerized cargo. The service offering centers on the eModal appointment platform for container availability, fee payments, and appointment scheduling, complemented by comprehensive truck gate operations, reefer container services with 598 plugs, on-terminal CBP inspection facilities, dangerous goods handling, and dispute resolution for demurrage/detention fees. The terminal provides intermodal connectivity via I-595, I-95, and Florida's Turnpike, plus FECR rail access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Operations
• eModal Appointment System
• Reefer Container Services
• Truck Gate Operations
• CBP AQI Inspection Services
• CBP Trade Compliance Support
• Hazmat / Dangerous Goods Handling
• Dispute Resolution Services
• PET Forecast Portal
• Intermodal Rail and Highway Access Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 vessel calls per month
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• eModal (Advent Systems)coreTechnology or Integration · 31 July 2023eModal.com serves as the primary customer-facing platform for Port Everglades Terminal since July 31, 2023, replacing Forecast Online. The platform handles all container-related activities including inquiries, fee processing, and truck appointments for imports, exports, empty returns, and empties for bookings.
• International Warehouse Services (IWS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIWS operates the CBP Customs Examination Station (CES) located inside Port Everglades' Free Trade Zone. PET coordinates container movements to/from the CES for CBP Trade Enforcement Exams and AQI Selective Intensive Exams.
• F & F Fumigation CosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerF & F Fumigation Co operates the USDA Fumigation site inside Port Everglades' Free Trade Zone. PET coordinates container movements for fumigation holds as requested by CBP AQI.
• FECR (Florida East Coast Railway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFECR operates the on-port intermodal container transfer facility providing rail connectivity for containers moving through Port Everglades Terminal, enabling integrated rail-truck-port logistics.
• Tideworks TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationTideworks Technology provides the PET Forecast Portal (pet.tideworks.io) for vessel schedule visibility and export container early receiving date tracking, integrated with terminal operating systems.
• SILO (Security Identification and Logging)coreTechnology or IntegrationSILO provides the secured web interface for trucking companies to maintain databases of insurance policies and authorized drivers. System integrates RFID transponders with driver database for security vetting and operational tracking.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SSA Marine: SSA Marine is one of the largest independent marine terminal operators in the Americas, providing container terminal and stevedoring services comparable to PET's offerings at a much broader scale and geographic footprint.
• APM Terminals: APM Terminals (Maersk) operates a global container terminal network including South Florida ports, offering the same core service mix as PET (stevedoring, container handling, reefer plugs) but at far greater scale and carrier integration.
• Ports America: Ports America is the largest US terminal operator, providing container, bulk, and intermodal terminal services across multiple ports; comparable to PET in core stevedoring and reefer capabilities but at vastly larger scale.
• ICTSI: International Container Terminal Services Inc. is a publicly listed global terminal operator with comparable container terminal, stevedoring, and reefer capabilities to PET, often partnering with or competing against regional operators in the Americas.

Regional players

• PortMiami (Miami-Dade County): PortMiami is the adjacent regional port serving South Florida with container, cruise, and cargo operations, competing with PET for the same hinterland, trucking base, and shipping line calls in the South Florida gateway.

Emerging players

• TOTE Maritime: TOTE Maritime operates marine terminals and shipping services in select US markets (notably Jacksonville and Puerto Rico), providing container stevedoring and terminal services comparable to PET's offerings at Port Everglades.
• Ceres Terminals: Ceres Terminals is a privately held, smaller-scale terminal operator and stevedore offering container handling and marine terminal services in select US ports, comparable in size and ownership profile to PET.

Direct peers

• Crowley Maritime (Port Everglades Terminal): Crowley operates its own cargo terminal at Port Everglades and runs liner and logistics services, directly competing with PET for vessel calls, container handling, and reefer capacity in the same port complex.
• Florida International Terminal (F.I.T.): F.I.T. is a long-standing container terminal operator at Port Everglades offering stevedoring, container yard, and reefer services to shipping lines, directly competing head-to-head with PET for the same regional carriers and cargo.
• Yusen Terminals (Port Everglades): Yusen Terminals has historically operated a container terminal at Port Everglades with stevedoring and container yard services, directly comparable to PET's role and competing for the same vessel calls and shipping line customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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