Downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Tribute to International Trade Pioneers

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026

1. Tribute to International Trade Pioneers Marker

Inscription.
The globe reflects the various modes of transportation that enabled Miami to develop as the cargo gateway of the Americas and the cruise capital of the world.

This landmark is the result of a public–private partnership recognizing our trade industry and those whose names are etched on the wall.

Erected 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 25° 46.791′ N, 80° 11.315′ W. Marker is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Downtown Miami. It can be reached from the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and Port Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 579-723 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Florida

and on the Gold Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dante B. Fascell (a few steps from this marker); Port of Miami (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower of Snow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Biscayne Boulevard – New World Design (about 700 feet away); Juan Ponce de León (about 800 feet away); The Torch of Friendship (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Cuban Salute to the Bicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.

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In 2000, the Florida Foreign Trade Association (F.F.T.A.) made the commitment to undertake a project that would entail recording and showcasing Miami’s historic rise in international trade during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. It was during those decades that a dedicated and spirited group of entrepreneurs began transforming our city from its tourist based economy – and an almost insignificant
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026

2. Tribute to International Trade Pioneers Marker
Downtown Miami's globe, the entrance to the Port of Miami and Pioneers' Walk.
role in foreign trade – to its current prominent leadership position in international commerce. F.F.T.A. selected 194 Pioneers in International Trade Transportation industry (ocean, air, trucking and rail) for their vital contributions to the development of our thriving international trade community. The persons selected have been honored through various events. The Florida Foreign Trade Association now welcomes and applauds the project that the Port of Miami spearheaded to preserve and salute those individuals whom we recognize as having made a difference in promoting business relations between South Florida and the rest of the world.

(Submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.