PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Port Canaveral this week implemented a massive staff cut, largely the result of the continuing shutdown in cruise ship sailings because of the coronavirus pandemic, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.As of Friday, the port is cutting 115 positions through a combination of layoffs, unpaid furloughs and leaving vacant positions unfilled, according to Steve Linden, the port's director of communications and public affairs.
That represents about 43% of the port’s pre-coronavirus staff level of 268, and leaves the port with 153 employees on the payroll.Linden said the cuts extend through all departments at the port, unlike a previous coronavirus-related furlough that affected only employees in the cruise and recreation.