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JAXPORT partners support continued growth of LNG as a clean marine fuel
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) facilitated the move of dozens of specialty liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks through the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal, according to the company's release. Owned by LNG supplier Eagle LNG …
May 18, 2023 / Curious
ARC and US Military Partner to Move Special-Mission Osprey Aircraft through JAXPORT
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) partnered with the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) to facilitate the movement of several CV-22 Osprey aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) at the port’s Blount Island Marine …
Dec 1, 2022 / Vessels
Federal government awards JAXPORT $23.5 million for port sustainability initiatives
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a $23.5 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant to JAXPORT’s Exemplifying Potential to Reduce Emissions with Sustainable Solutions …
Nov 1, 2022 / Vessels
JAXPORT welcomes the first SeaLead ship on the global ocean carrier’s revised Asia to East Coast (AEC) container service
SeaLead updated the AEC service this fall, making JAXPORT the first U.S. port of call. Serving as the first port of call increases SeaLead’s cargo volumes into JAXPORT and eliminates a week of transit time for Florida importers, offering one of the …
Oct 18, 2022 / Curious
Ceres Terminals and JAXPORT announce long-term, $60 million investment in TraPac Jacksonville container terminal
Experienced terminal operator Ceres will invest millions to modernize 158-acre container terminal which connects Jacksonville to destinations in Asia and South AmericaThe JAXPORT Board of Directors today unanimously approved a 20-year, $60 million …
Feb 15, 2022 / Curious
Hapag-Lloyd’s AL3 European container service makes first call at JAXPORT
Hapag-Lloyd’s Atlantic Loop 3 (AL3) European-US container service made its inaugural visit to the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) on Sunday, November 21. The service is calling JAXPORT’s TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point for at least the …
Nov 25, 2021 / Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd reroutes European container service to JAXPORT
Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily rerouted a European-US container service through the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT). The change is part of an effort to “optimize our service portfolio, stabilize schedules and adapt to market needs,” according to …
Oct 18, 2021 / Vessels
JAXPORT sets port record for container volumes in May
JAXPORT set a port record for container volumes in May, with total container movements increasing 37 percent over the same month in 2020. More than 128,900 twenty-foot equivalent units (or TEUs, the industry standard for measuring containers) moved …
Jul 5, 2021 / Vessels
ARC & JAXPORT Support USMC Readiness
American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) and the JAXPORT provided operational support and oversight for the load of two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys on the M/V ARC Independence. Caption: Vehicles Carrier ARC Independence - Image courtesy of …
Jun 9, 2021 / Vessels
Puerto Rico Ports Authority and JAXPORT affirm longstanding partnership
Elected and appointed officials join port leaders to celebrate Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen business relationship between PRPA and JAXPORT Caption: JAXPORT Chairman Jamie Shelton (Right) presents a gift to Puerto Rico Ports Authority …
May 3, 2021 / Curious