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.
Written By Marcia Pledger Georgia-Pacific is investing $83 million to expand warehouse and distribution operations at its Palatka, Florida mill, where imported wood pulp moving through JAXPORT is
U.S. demand for large electrical equipment is rising, while the country remains heavily dependent on imports – particularly for large power transformers. For supply-chain directors, that creates a sustained need to move transformers, generators and other oversized electrical equipment efficiently.
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has named maritime industry veteran Bobby Wein Incoming Chief Commercial Officer as part of the port’s long-term succession-planning efforts. Wein joined JAXPORT in