New service by Gemini offers dual carriers, multiple benefits at JAXPORT
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In February 2025, JAXPORT will welcome the Gemini Cooperation’s North America Shuttle service, connecting Jacksonville, Florida with Cartagena, Colombia and the Gemini global network. The Gemini Cooperation is a partnership between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.
The new service offers several benefits to our port customers and the broader supply chain community.
Enhanced Global Connectivity
Gemini’s North America Shuttle service will directly connect Jacksonville to Cartagena, Colombia, a major transshipment hub.
With 290 vessels and a combined capacity of 3.4 million TEUs, the Gemini network offers significant reach and flexibility for shippers with its 26 mainline ocean services and 32 dedicated shuttle services.
Gemini’s North America Shuttle service directly links Jacksonville with Cartagena, and provides shippers access to an extensive global network that includes:
Via Cartagena, Colombia:
- Asia – US East Coast (US2): Yantian, Ningbo and Shanghai, China
- Asia – US East Coast (US3): Qingdao, Shanghai and Yantian, China; Busan, South Korea; Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico; Balboa, Panama
- West Coast South America Express (MSW): Buenaventura, Colombia; Paita, Peru; Guayaquil and Posorja, Ecuador; Manzanillo, Panama; Puerto Limon (Moin), Costa Rica; Vigo, Malaga, Valencia and Barcelona, Spain; Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Salerno, Italy
- North Europe – South America West Coast Service (SWX): San Antonio and Callao, Peru; Posorja, Ecuador; Manzanillo, Panama; Caucedo, Dominican Republic; Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Americas Service (USW): Manzanillo, Panama
- Australia-New Zealand via Panama (ANP): Manzanillo, Panama; Tauranga and Port Chalmers, New Zealand; Melbourne, Australia
- Atlantic Loop 5 (AL5): Caucedo, Dominican Republic; Halifax and Saint John (New Brunswick), Canada; Southampton, United Kingdom
- US Gulf – South America East Coast (GS1): Suape, Rio De Janeiro, Santos, Paranagua and Rio Grande, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Venezuela Coast Feeder (VCF): Manzanillo, Panama; La Guaira, Venezuela
- Gulf Caribbean (GC2): Puerto Barrios, Guatemala; Puerto Cortes, Honduras; Puerto Limon (Moin), Costa Rica
Reliability as a Standard
In today’s networked economy, schedule reliability is more critical than ever. Gemini proposes to set an industry benchmark with a target of over 90 percent schedule reliability. This commitment to punctuality will bring numerous benefits to JAXPORT customers:
- Improved inventory management: Predictable arrival times allow for more efficient stock planning.
- Reduced supply chain disruptions: Consistent schedules minimize the ripple effects of delays.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction: On-time deliveries lead to more satisfied customers.
Sustainability at the Forefront
Many shippers have goals to reduce carbon emissions, and the maritime industry can help. Gemini’s focus on decarbonizing aligns with JAXPORT’s commitment to resiliency and environmental stewardship:
- Ambitious goals: Maersk aims for net-zero emissions by 2040, while Hapag-Lloyd targets 2045.
- Efficient vessel utilization: The cooperation’s hub-and-spoke model optimizes cargo loads, reducing emissions per container moved.
- Investment in green technologies: Both partners are at the forefront of developing and implementing eco-friendly shipping solutions.
JAXPORT: X Marks the Spot for Sustainable Global Trade
As Florida’s largest container port by volume, JAXPORT is ideally positioned to support the Gemini Cooperation’s mission. Our world-class facilities and strategic location offer several advantages:
- Deep-water access: Our 47-foot shipping channel accommodates larger, more efficient vessels.
- Efficient operations: Same-day access to nearly 100 million consumers ensures quick turnaround times.
- Multimodal connections: Seamless integration with rail and road networks for comprehensive logistics solutions.
Looking Ahead
The February 2025 arrival of the North America shuttle by Gemini at JAXPORT marks a welcome addition to the port’s roster of global services. By combining enhanced reliability, extensive global reach, and a strong commitment to sustainability, this partnership is set to deliver significant value to our customers and the broader supply chain community.
