Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

JAXPORT welcomes Crowley’s first Avance Class LNG-powered vessel

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) celebrated the arrival of Quetzal—Crowley’s newest LNG-powered container ship—on its maiden voyage.

With a capacity of up to 1,400 TEUs, Quetzal offers greater cargo space than the vessels previously used by Crowley in its Central American and Caribbean trade routes with the United States.

Powered by lower-emission LNG, the vessel marks a significant step toward greener maritime logistics.

Scheduled to join Crowley’s operations throughout 2025, each vessel...

https://container-news.com/jaxport-welcomes-crowleys-first-avance-class-lng-powered-vessel/

JAXPORT completes vehicle berth expansion; construction of new berth underway

Contractors for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) have completed a year-long construction project to expand vehicle Berth 22 at the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.

The berth is the first of two vehicle berth projects in a US$60 million initiative to boost efficiencies and accommodate additional vehicle vessel calls. Now that the project is completed, Berth 22 can accommodate vehicle vessels of approximately 750 feet (230 metres) LOA (length overall).

Additionally, construction works...

https://container-news.com/jaxport-completes-vehicle-berth-expansion/

JAXPORT expands global reach with major investments and record growth

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) leaders outlined the port’s continued growth and strategic advancements during the State of the Port address.

In 2024, cargo activity at JAXPORT contributed to over 228,100 jobs in Florida and generated US$44 billion in annual economic impact, according to the announcement.

“From the addition of new trade lanes to the completion of major growth projects, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformational year for JAXPORT,” stated JAXPORT Chair Wendy Hamilton. “CEO...

https://container-news.com/jaxport-expands-global-reach-with-major-investments-and-record-growth/

ONE adds Jacksonville to EC2 service

Starting in February 2025, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will integrate the Jacksonville Port (JAXPORT) into its East Coast 2 (EC2) service, establishing a direct link between Jacksonville and five ports in Asia.

This weekly service will employ a fleet of 13,500 TEU vessels, all operated by ONE.

The vessels will dock at the recently upgraded SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal at the Blount Island Marine Terminal, which has a 47-foot deepwater shipping channel. Stevedoring services will be provided...

https://container-news.com/one-adds-jacksonville-to-ec2-service/

Florida legislators award JAXPORT US$23 million for crane upgrades

During the monthly Board of Directors meeting, Florida legislators presented JAXPORT with a US$23 million check for crane upgrades.

This funding will be used to purchase a new container crane for the port’s Talleyrand Marine Terminal from the Germany-based Liebherr Crane Company, as well as to refurbish existing cranes at the port’s terminals.

“I am proud to present JAXPORT with another substantial investment to update and modernize its system of container cranes. As the largest container port in...

https://container-news.com/florida-legislators-award-jaxport-us23-million-for-crane-upgrades/

Southeast Toyota Distributors makes progress on new auto processing facility in Jacksonville

Contractors for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the largest independent distributor of Toyotas worldwide, are making significant progress on a new 31,587 m² auto processing facility at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.

According to a statement, J.E. Dunn Construction, the project’s contractor, has finished the foundations and is now constructing the concrete walls. The installation of structural steel framing is scheduled to begin in late July.

“We are proud of the partnership we have built...

https://container-news.com/southeast-toyota-distributors-makes-progress-on-new-auto-processing-facility-in-jacksonville/

MSC enhances JAXPORT-West Coast South America connection

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a prominent ocean carrier, has merged two existing container services to enhance connectivity between the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and the West Coast of South America.

This integration has led to direct port calls, offering new weekly links between Jacksonville and ports in Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Costa Rica.

“These new connections are another significant step in our strategy to diversify our trade lanes and serve global markets,” stated Robert...

https://container-news.com/msc-enhances-jaxport-west-coast-south-america-connection/

JAXPORT’s strategic initiatives drive Jacksonville’s cargo growth

During the State of the Port address, Εric Green, the CEO of the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), highlighted significant growth initiatives in progress at port terminals in Jacksonville. These initiatives are strategically positioning the city for increased cargo volume in the future.

The event, hosted by the Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville, offered updates on JAXPORT’s infrastructure projects, business prospects, and the supply chain dynamics affecting the...

https://container-news.com/jaxports-strategic-initiatives-drive-jacksonvilles-cargo-growth/

JAXPORT announces 30-year deal with Enstructure

The Board of Directors at JAXPORT has unanimously approved a 30-year agreement with Enstructure, a US marine terminal and logistics company, for the lease and development of 320,000 m² of waterfront property at JAXPORT’s Talleyrand Marine Terminal.

Enstructure, the parent company of Seaonus Stevedoring based in Jacksonville, has been a JAXPORT tenant for 27 years, currently operating 142,000 m² at the Talleyrand terminal. With this new agreement, Enstructure’s total acreage at the Talleyrand...

https://container-news.com/jaxport-announces-30-year-deal-with-enstructure/

SSA Marine hits milestone in SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal upgrade project

American terminal operator SSA Marine has reached the halfway mark in its ambitious US$72 million project to modernise and expand the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal, located at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.

This collaborative effort, a public-private partnership between the port and SSA Marine, commenced its phased construction journey in 2022.

Recently completing four out of eight planned phases, the project has already seen significant advancements, including the installation of...

https://container-news.com/ssa-marine-hits-milestone-in-ssa-jacksonville-container-terminal-upgrade-project/

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