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Posted on: December 19, 2025

[ARCHIVED] South Florida Materials Terminal Manager to Retire After More Than Two Decades at the Port

ED Meekins and SFM Terminal Manager Eddie Palenzuela

This week the Port of Palm Beach celebrated Eddie Palenzuela, South Florida Materials Terminal Manager, as he prepares for retirement after 22 years of dedicated service at the Port of Palm Beach. 
Eddie played a key role in opening and managing the liquid asphalt and diesel fuel terminal and has shown unwavering commitment to the oil industry throughout his career. Eddie handles the loading and unlaoding of more than 138,000 tons of liquid asphalt every year.
We are grateful for his leadership, hard work, and lasting impact. Executive Director Michael Meekins presented Eddie with an appreciation award at South Florida Materials holiday luncheon on Wednesday, December 17. 
Wishing Eddie all the best in his well-deserved retirement!


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