How a seaport drives local economic opportunity
Inside how JAXPORT connects Northeast Florida businesses to global markets and supports regional growth
May 22, 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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