PortMiami has become a major global gateway due to decades of planning and investment. The port's development involved billions of dollars and the work of thousands of dedicated employees. Leaders in Miami-Dade County recognized the need for a global gateway to promote competition.

As a result, PortMiami has achieved significant status. Further information about PortMiami and its current situation is available from Community Newspapers, which has published an article titled "Who Is Watching PortMiami?" for those seeking more details.