JAXPORT Growth Includes Business Diversification & New Trade Connectivity

[By: Jacksonville Port Authority]

During today’s State of the Port address, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chief Executive Officer Eric Green and Chief Commercial Officer Robert Peek discussed how the port’s business diversification, increased global connectivity, and ongoing terminal upgrades position the port for growth and success in 2025 and beyond. 

Cargo activity through Jacksonville’s seaport supported more than 228,100 jobs in Florida and $44 billion in annual economic output for the region and state in 2024, according to newly released data.

Hosted by the Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville, State of the Port provides an update on JAXPORT initiatives and supply chain trends impacting Northeast Florida’s maritime industry to a crowd of approximately 600 transportation and logistics professionals.

“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,” said JAXPORT Chair Wendy Hamilton. “CEO Green has a clear vision for the continued gro…