Jacksonville's business leaders focus on transportation and logistics operations to meet the ever-growing demands of Northeast Florida's expansion

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Jacksonville’s growth by way of transportation and logistics

By Pablo Márquez de la Plata

Serving as the gateway to the Southern United States, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe, Greater Jacksonville’s story of growth is set to be told by way of national and international logistics and transportation. As the Northeast Florida region continues to attract new businesses and an increasing population, infrastructure and logistics investments will be needed in order to meet the needs and demands of a growing Jacksonville.?

Jacksonville provides companies and businesses with same-day access to over 98 million consumers, making it a premier global destination for commerce. Thanks to its robust transportation and logistics network — including rail, air, sea, and highways — products can be efficiently shipped worldwide from Northeast Florida’s strategic location. The region is well-served by two deep-water ports, three major interstates (I-95, I-10, and I-75), four railroads (including two Class I lines), and a major international airport, establishing Jacksonville as a key logistics and transportation hub.?

Business leaders in Jacksonville, including Nat Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA); Robert Peek, chief commercial officer of the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT); Michael Rubin, president and CEO of the Florida Ports Council; and Brian McCormick, director of airport properties, facilities and contract services of Breeze Airways, shared their insights on the latest market trends and dynamics that are shaping the transportation and logistics sector in the region...

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