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JACKSONVILLE TRADE AND LOGISTICS
Embracing evolution
Jacksonville , Fla . builds for new era
Sunny beaches and rustling palm trees may come to mind when thinking of Jacksonville , Fla ., but that ’ s only one part of its charm . The northeastern Florida region has quickly developed into what it calls “ America ’ s Logistics Hub ” — a considerable nickname to live up to but a goal the region is proud to be working toward . From its consistent infrastructure upgrades and prime location in the heart of the US Southeast to its innovative practices , Jacksonville has become widely known as a business-friendly city , attracting both established and up-and-coming players in the transportation and logistics space . “ When you look at Jacksonville , you have CSX , Landstar , Crowley — you have these major companies , and you create a talent pool of people that understand logistics , understand transportation ,” said Mitch Luciano , CEO of freight service company Trailer Bridge . “ The highway system is always under construction ; it ’ s always expanding . These things create more opportunities .
“ There [ are ] all these large companies and this incredible infrastructure that allows you to compete ,” he added . “ You ’ re not
X marks the spot for global logistics
LOCATED IN THE Southeastern United States 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 most populous state .
Efficient and reliable With a 47-foot harbor , two-way river traffic , no wait at anchorage and open berthing windows , container ships remain on schedule at Jaxport , lowering costs for carriers and shippers .
Strategic location More than 98 million US consumers live within a day ’ s drive of Jacksonville , and Jaxport offers direct ocean carrier services to / from 140 ports in 70 countries .
Seamless transportation To help your freight reach locations around the US Southeast and American heartland , Jaxport ’ s terminals integrate with three US interstates , 100 + trucking firms , two intermodal facilities and 40 daily trains . This includes Class I railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern , regional rail line Florida East Coast Railway , and on-dock and near-dock rail providers .
Expertise and value Jaxport is Florida ’ s No . 1 container port by volume and one of the leading vehicle import / export centers in the United States . Abundant backhaul opportunities , low industrial leasing rates and FTZ No . 64 deliver significant savings to shippers .
E-commerce excellence Final-mile delivery sort centers are located close to the port and major warehousing districts in Northeast Florida .
Cold chain dedication Jaxport terminals include 1,600 reefer plugs on dock , and port partners offer services including order picking , freight consolidation , blast freezing , US Department of Agriculture inspection , fumigation , and flexible shipping and receiving hours .
Room to grow The area offers 156 million square feet of industrial warehousing space and a highly trained labor force of 881,000 workers , so current operations provide ample capacity to keep your freight moving efficiently .
Customized shipping solutions Jaxport ’ s experienced sales team can help you develop a personalized plan to benefit your business .
Contact us today or view customer success stories at jaxport . com / cargo . www . joc . com April 22 , 2024 | Journal of Commerce 5