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throughout Florida , the continental US , and the world . The completion of the deep dredge and intermodal on-dock rail projects cannot be overstated , as they positioned PortMiami as a reliable , convenient , and efficient global hub ready to service world-leading ocean carriers on the North American East Coast .
Turning to the cruise industry , PortMiami is the busiest passenger port in the world , welcoming more than 7.2 million cruise passengers each year , and globally recognized as the ‘ cruise capital of the world .’ It accommodates major cruise lines like Carnival , Royal Caribbean , Norwegian , and MSC , as well as being the homeport of the world ’ s largest cruise ship by gross tonnage , Royal Caribbean ’ s Icon of the Seas , since January 2024 .
Enhanced capabilities
Commenting on the arrival of the ship in a recent press release , Miami-Dade County Mayor , Daniella Levine Cava , said : “ Miami- Dade County is thrilled by the arrival of Icon of the Seas , which will attract cruise passengers from around the world and positively impact our economy . Not only are we celebrating the delivery of the largest cruise ship in the world , but also the most sustainable ship in Royal Caribbean ’ s fleet to date .”
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