Jacksonville: A Strategic Gateway for Retail Supply Chains
For many companies, choosing the right port is no longer just about ocean access. It is about total supply chain performance.
February 18, 2026
Access the world with JAXPORT
Located in the Southeastern U.S. at the crossroads of the nation’s rail and highway network, the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is your global gateway to Florida, the nation’s third-largest state. JAXPORT is Florida’s largest container port and one of the nation’s largest vehicle-handling ports.
Dozens of ocean carriers call at JAXPORT, offering you competitive transit times to 140 ports in more than 70 countries. JAXPORT offers shippers seamless transportation via 100 trucking firms and 40 daily trains via Class I railroads CSX and NS and regional rail line FEC.
JAXPORT’s experienced sales team can help you develop a personalized plan to benefit your business. Contact us today or learn more about JAXPORT’s advantages.
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January 16, 2026
Two new container cranes enter service at JAXPORT, third crane begins commissioning
Additions are part of JAXPORT’s multi-year crane upgrade initiative
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