Port of Palm Beach

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA UNVEILS ENHANCED "HEROES SAIL FREE, HEROES SAIL FIRST" PROGRAM

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Margaritaville at Sea will re-launch their industry-leading "Heroes Sail Free" program as "Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First," featuring major enhancements. The significant upgrade to the program will now allow U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, firefighters, EMS personnel, nurses, and educators to sail for free with a paying guest, as many times as they like throughout the year on the new Margaritaville at Sea Islander, embarking on its maiden voyage in June from Port Tampa Bay as well as the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise from Port of Palm Beach. In addition, all passengers sailing in the hero's stateroom will receive an Express Pass and other exclusive benefits* as part of the enhanced program.

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  • First-of-its-kind program expands to sailings on the ALL-NEW Islander, adds additional benefits and introduces unlimited usage
    ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Margaritaville at Sea will re-launch their industry-leading "Heroes Sail Free" program as "Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First," featuring major enhancements.
  • "Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First," with additional benefits and unlimited usage on Margaritaville at Sea.
  • Passengers booking the "Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First" package will receive an Express Pass to jumpstart the fun with priority embarkation and disembarkation at both home and destination ports.
  • The industry-first "Heroes Sail Free" program launched in 2022 through a partnership with GovX.com.

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF "HEROES SAIL FREE" PROGRAM, LAUNCHES LIMITED TIME $49 GUEST FARE ANNIVERSARY OFFER

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Monday, July 17, 2023

PALM BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its industry-first "Heroes Sail Free" program, Margaritaville at Sea is launching a limited-time offer for heroes to sail for free with guest fares as low as $49.00*.

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  • PALM BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its industry-first "Heroes Sail Free" program, Margaritaville at Sea is launching a limited-time offer for heroes to sail for free with guest fares as low as $49.00*.
  • In the program's first year, the cruise line welcomed more than 45,000 heroes and their guests to sail from the Port of Palm Beach aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.
  • To take advantage of the limited-time anniversary guest fare, heroes can go online and click the " Claim Your Cruise " button.
  • Quoted prices do not include taxes, fees and port expenses, which are extra and due at the time of booking.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Announces Completion of Port and Terminal Operations Acquisition

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Friday, June 2, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades/Ft.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades/Ft.
  • Lauderdale and Port of Palm Beach, Florida, and Port of Baltimore, Maryland from Host Terminals LLC ("Host"), a wholly owned subsidiary of T. Parker Host, in an all-cash transaction.
  • With this acquisition, Pangaea expands its North American terminal network to include the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States.
  • The acquisition provides Pangaea with additional dry bulk distribution capabilities within growing commerce centers, while augmenting its integrated ocean freight and shoreside solutions offering.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, announced today its results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, announced today its results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Total Adjusted EBITDA decreased 48% to $16.2 million in the first quarter, as seasonal demand weakness negatively impacted market rates.
  • After bottoming in February 2023 at $6,200/day, market rates increased to over $13,000/day in April 2023, an increase of 110%.
  • At the end of the first quarter 2023, the Company's net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA was at 1.3x.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Announces Strategic Acquisition of Port and Terminal Operations

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades/Ft.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades/Ft.
  • With this acquisition, Pangaea expands its North American terminal network to include the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States.
  • "This strategic investment demonstrates our continued focus on developing a vertically integrated shipping and logistics business of scale, one that provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for our customers," stated Mark Filanowski, Chief Executive Officer of Pangaea Logistics Solutions.
  • This acquisition will serve to increase our onshore service capabilities in two strategically located ports where we previously had no logistics operations.

Children at Azure Estates to Receive Every Wish on Their Christmas List

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Friday, December 23, 2022

“We understand there are many families in our community who may not be able to have the type of Christmas they wish for because they are trying to make ends meet,” said Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira.

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  • “We understand there are many families in our community who may not be able to have the type of Christmas they wish for because they are trying to make ends meet,” said Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira.
  • Built as part of a $17 million substantial rehabilitation project, the center is now a hub for activity at the formerly distressed apartment community.
  • Earlier this week, dozens of volunteers turned the center into a toy workshop where they wrapped and sorted the donated gifts for the families to receive and share on Christmas morning.
  • “These business leaders are consistently invested and involved in Urban Youth Impact’s outreach at Azure Estates and across Riviera Beach.”

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA EXPANDS "HEROES SAIL FREE" PROGRAM AFTER OVERWHELMING DEMAND FROM 30,000 HEROES AND THEIR GUESTS

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Oct. 12, Margaritaville at Sea is increasing availability for its industry-first "Heroes Sail Free" program, in partnership with GovX, by offering a free cruise on any sailing to Heroes sailing with a paying a guest. The change ensures all qualified U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, fire, EMS personnel, nurses and educators have the chance to enjoy one free cruise to the Bahamas per year aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. Also starting Oct. 12, guests can take advantage of Margaritaville at Sea's new Fall offer*, with rates as low as $109 and a $50 cabin credit.

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  • Also starting Oct. 12, guests can take advantage of Margaritaville at Sea's new Fall offer*, with rates as low as $109 and a $50 cabin credit.
  • "Now we're able to continue supporting our Heroes, which is more deserved than ever, by welcoming them to always sail for free when traveling with a paying guest."
  • "The response to the 'Heroes Sail Free' program has been beyond our greatest expectations," said Alan Cole, CEO of GovX.
  • "We applaud Margaritaville at Sea for expanding the program and are thrilled to continue booking these cruises through 2023 and beyond."

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST "HEROES SAIL FREE" PROGRAM

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Margaritaville at Sea, the floating island vacation offering the fun, escapism, and state of mind synonymous with the global lifestyle brand, today announced its new groundbreaking "Heroes Sail Free" cruise program, inviting U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, fire, EMS personnel, and educators to enjoy one free cruise fare to the Bahamas. A first for the cruise industry, this unprecedented offer invites these frontline heroes to enjoy a microvacation to the islands. The program is coordinated through a partnership with GovX.com, the largest military and government e-commerce site exclusively for military and first responders.

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  • The program is coordinated through a partnership with GovX.com , the largest military and government e-commerce site exclusively for military and first responders.
  • "Welcome aboard heroes, with a big Fins Up thank you for your service," said singer, songwriter, and best-selling author, Jimmy Buffett.
  • Margaritaville at Sea is the only cruise line operating 3-day, 2-night cruises sailing from the Port of Palm Beach in Florida to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.
  • "I'm happy to have Margaritaville at Sea join our mission to deliver the best deals and experiences for our incredible GovX members," said Alan Cole, CEO of GovX.

First New Oceangoing, Dry Cargo Barge of its Size Built in America in Nearly 20 Years Departed Port of Palm Beach on Maiden Delivery of Locally Grown and Milled Raw Sugar

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Monday, May 9, 2022

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of West Palm Beach-based ASR Group, and its parent companies – Florida Crystals Corporation and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida – celebrated the maiden voyage of its newly constructed, state-of-the-art barge, Knot Refined, which departed from the Port of Palm Beach to deliver 18,000 tons of Palm Beach County-grown and -milled raw sugar to ASR Group's Domino® Sugar Refinery in New York.

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  • "At that time, sugar from Florida Crystals and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative was sold primarily to trade houses.
  • Florida Crystals and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative sustainably grow and mill sugarcane in western Palm Beach County and produce high-quality raw sugar.
  • Approximately 650,000 short tons of that sugar is shipped annually from the Port of Palm Beach to ASR Group's refineries through port facilities operated by Florida Sugar & Molasses Exchange, Inc. (FSME).
  • To commemorate the construction of the first barge, ASR Group, Florida Crystals and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative invited employees to participate in a naming contest.

Margaritaville Sets Sail with Margaritaville at Sea

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Margaritaville announces Margaritaville at Sea, an offshore resort experience.

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  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Margaritaville announces Margaritaville at Sea, an offshore resort experience.
  • "Margaritaville at Sea will be a new, exciting, and fun way for guests to escape and vacation in Margaritaville," said John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville.
  • "From oceans to lakes, Margaritaville has an organic tie to the water and with Margaritaville at Sea, we're able to put our iconic lifestyle, resort experiences, and elevated service directly on the sea.
  • She has opened many new markets and frontiers during her lifetime, so it is fitting that Margaritaville Paradise will again be a pioneer for Margaritaville at Sea.