SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
JACKSONVILLE TRADE AND LOGISTICS
Jacksonville Port Authority
Jaxport is the largest port in the US for trade with Puerto Rico .
talent base ,” said Aundra Wallace , president of regional economic development organization JAXUSA .
The Jacksonville Port Authority ( Jaxport ) is the largest port in the country for trade with the island of Puerto Rico and also provides a gateway to trade lanes in Central America and the Caribbean . This has enabled reliable , efficient growth outside of the US market for businesses such as Crowley , TOTE Maritime and Trailer Bridge .
The relationship with Puerto Rico is a notable one ; throughout the COVID-19 pandemic , these three companies helped keep cargo moving uninterrupted , ensuring the island ’ s citizens had access to the consumer goods and essential cargo they needed , when they needed it . “ As one of the busiest ports in the
United States , Jaxport provides access
One family , three brands
MERGING TO COMBINE their respctive businesses , Marine Repair Services – Container Maintenance Corporation ( CMC ), ITI Intermodal , Inc . ( ITI ) and Columbia Container Services ( CCS ) provide a full range of unmatched dry and reefer equipment M & R , storage , drayage and over-the-road services for intermodal freight in the Midwest , Gulf , Southwest , Southeast and Northeast . All three companies provide mission-critical repair , maintenance , inspection and storage services . Creating a bigger , stronger , better company the new combined entity , CMC-ITI-CCS represents one family , three brands .
CMC , ITI and Columbia Container were founded in 1971 , 1973 and 1978 , respectively , and in the aggregate , have been in business for more than 144 years . Collectively , they continue to build on the legacy of the family-founded and run companies . The common denominator for each company is a shared heritage of longterm family ownership and management providing best-in-class services measured by quality and reliability . Each business grew from its local market and expanded into adjacent geographies .
All the founders share a commitment to their combined family heritage and a keen focus on creating a safe and secure work environment for employees and offering them long-term career opportunities . CMC- ITI-CCS prides itself on prioritizing safety in the workplace — it not only protects employees , but also promotes productivity and well-being , which fosters a positive work environment .
Committed to being reliable partners for all constituencies , each company has made substantial investments in facilities , equipment , technology and , most importantly , their people to deliver unmatched quality services .
The successful combination of these operations positions CMC-ITI-CCS to meet the growing needs of the industry while continuing to focus on exceeding employee and customer expectations . By joining forces , they are able to take the company to even greater heights while also continuing to be the preferred place to work within the industry .
For more information , visit : http :// www . mrs-cmc . com / https :// iti-intermodal . com /
https :// columbia-group . com / containerservices /
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