The Port of Palm Beach has completed a $30 million infrastructure development program to upgrade gate operations, rail infrastructure, and port security systems.
The project included a full redesign and automation of the port’s main entrance, expansion of truck lanes, installation of radiation portal monitors, and rehabilitation of 6.5 miles of on-port rail track. These upgrades improve cargo movement, reduce congestion, and enhance security.
The port now offers improved truck flow and reduced wait times. Officials estimate the upgrades will cut truck wait times by up to 50% and lower emissions from idling vehicles. The United States Maritime Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation supported the project through federal and state funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
The upgraded infrastructure strengthens intermodal connectivity and supports the port’s on-dock rail operations, one of only two such systems in Florida.