JAXPORT’s Top 10 Moments of 2022

Anchored by the increased capabilities created by a deeper harbor, 2022 was a year of milestones bolstering JAXPORT and Northeast Florida for long-term growth and success. From clean fuel advancements and sustainability initiatives to a series of transformational public-private partnerships and infrastructure improvements, Jacksonville’s transportation network is well-positioned for the future.

Here’s a look at JAXPORT’s top 10 moments of the past year.

No. 10
Cargo Decision-Makers Recognize JAXPORT’s Advantages

Logistics Management magazine readers voted JAXPORT the top port in the nation for value and the top port on the East Coast for overall customer satisfaction. Subscribers to the magazine represent some of the top cargo decision-makers in the transportation and logistics industry: bit.ly/3hhUFpp

 

No. 9
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Milestones

In 2022, JAXPORT accommodated some of the world’s most eco-friendly ships.

Eagle LNG fueled the 7,500-car carrier SIEM Aristotle from its LNG bunkering facility at JAXPORT’s Talleyrand terminal, marking the first time SIEM refueled the vessel from a landside bunkering facility: bit.ly/3Iykl9X

JAX LNG completed its inaugural bunkering using North America’s largest bunker barge, Clean Canaveral, and conducted its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of the NYK LINE vehicle carrier Sakura Leader: bit.ly/3FhOefL

 

No. 8
ZIM Vessels Become First Ships to Use New Turning Basin

The container ships ZIM Newark and ZIM Rotterdam became the first ships to use JAXPORT’s new turning basin. Completed as part of the Harbor Deepening project, the turning basin allows larger ships to turn around at Blount Island berths, increasing efficiencies.

Watch this video to see how two-way vessel traffic and open berthing windows seven days a week allow ships to remain on schedule at JAXPORT, lowering costs for carriers and shippers: bit.ly/3FNtNHy

 

No. 7
Cruise Returns to Jacksonville!

Carnival Cruise Line enjoyed a successful cruise restart after resuming service from Jacksonville in March. More than 120,500 passengers have set sail from JAXPORT in 2022. JAXPORT’s homeported cruise ship, Carnival Elation, has sailed at more than 100% occupancy (two passengers per cabin) throughout the year. Elation offers four- and five-day service to The Bahamas: bit.ly/3vKWsbk

No. 6
Breakbulk Volumes Increase by 30%

JAXPORT is a national leader in the movement of breakbulk (cargo shipped outside of a container). Volumes were up 30% in 2022 as shippers looked for alternative ways to move freight amid global supply chain disruption.

For example, the expertise of our partners helped expedite the movement of 4,500 tons of frozen poultry in a single shipment at the port’s Talleyrand terminal: bit.ly/3W3MsnO

No. 5
New Ocean Carrier Services

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited JAXPORT to announce global ocean carrier SeaLead shipping added JAXPORT as a port of call on its first US East Coast container service.

Also, JAXPORT added new container services through Ellerman City Liners and MSC. Together, these new services expand our connections to major trade lanes, including Europe, Asia and transshipment hubs in the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas.

Learn more about JAXPORT’s global connections.

No. 4
Berth Improvements Complete

JAXPORT completed the final phase of $100 million in berth enhancements at the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal (JCT) on Blount Island, increasing the terminal’s cargo-handling capabilities while increasing energy efficiency.

The SSA JCT now features 2,400 linear feet of newly rebuilt deepwater berthing space capable of simultaneously accommodating two post-Panamax container ships: bit.ly/3uJMiWO

No. 3
Strengthening Commitment to Puerto Rico

The three Jacksonville-based ocean carriers serving Puerto Rico achieved milestones this year:

• Crowley, along with JAXPORT and port partner SSA, received a $23.5 million grant for sustainability initiatives. The total $47 million public-private partnership will expand energy-efficient terminal infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide a plan to transition to lower-emission operations: bit.ly/3Fot91y
• Trailer Bridge signed a long-term, $62 million agreement to remain at Blount Island through at least 2041, mirroring the company’s lease with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority: bit.ly/3FjfJ77
• Tote’s First Coast Terminals celebrated its one-year anniversary of providing stevedoring and cargo operations in support of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico’s vessels at Blount Island: bit.ly/3yU5Wky