
About Us
Florida Stevedoring was incorporated in 1972 and currently holds active stevedoring licenses with the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Tampa and Canaveral. The roots of Florida Stevedoring’s history run deep, reaching back to 1937 when Frank A. Rovirosa created the Havana, Cuba-headquartered shipping and stevedoring company bearing his name. Today, the company remains under the management and control of the Rovirosa family. After the commencement of operations in 1961; it soon became a major player concentrating efforts in the South Florida water front and established a reputation for attention to detail, integrity, quality and innovation.
Our superintendents are career stevedores; highly trained with the necessary skills and motivation to ensure an efficient, cost-effective operation. We employ skilled labor from the International Longshoremen’s Association labor union.
The ownership and management of Florida Stevedoring, being involved in the local shipping industry for over 53 years, is engaged in various leadership roles in the City and County representing the interests of the Seaport Community.
Our superintendents are career stevedores; highly trained with the necessary skills and motivation to ensure an efficient, cost-effective operation. We employskilled labor from the International Longshoremen’s Association labor union.
The Ownership and Managementof Florida Stevedoring, being involved in the local shipping industry for over 53 years, is engaged in various leadership roles inthe City and County representing the interests of the Seaport Community.
Our Commitment to Safety & Compliance
Responsibility starts with each one of us. The virtual Florida Stevedoring employee portal provides training videos for continuing education according to each discipline and refresher courses when needed. In addition, we have specific personnel in charge of safety education and procedures.
Why Work With Us?
At Florida Stevedoring, we bring decades of expertise, precision, and dedication to every aspect of cargo handling. Our long-standing presence in the industry and our commitment to innovation and efficiency make us the trusted choice for businesses across the maritime sector.