St. Johns River Ferry service update

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:11:25 +0000

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Thu, 12/30/2010

The St Johns River Ferry is currently closed for improvements in December until early January.

Due to some additional repairs required on the ferry Jean Ribault, we do not expect to be back in service until early January 2011. Beginning the first week in January, please check JAXPORT’s website for updates on the ferry’s status.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This maintenance will help ensure safe and efficient ferry service in the future.

JAXPORT Board of Directors approves selection of top candidate for CEO

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:27:34 +0000

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Fri, 12/17/2010

JAXPORT Board of Directors approves selection of top candidate for CEO

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Board of Directors today voted unanimously to approve the commencement of contract negotiations with former Federal Maritime Commissioner A. Paul Anderson to fill the role of JAXPORT Chief Executive Officer.

A selection committee comprised of JAXPORT’s Executive Officers ranked Anderson No. 1 following interviews with five candidates presented by an international executive search firm. Two candidates have since withdrawn from consideration for the CEO position, leaving a ranked list of three viable candidates.

JAXPORT.com asking site visitors for feedback

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:42:53 +0000

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Tue, 12/14/2010

JAXPORT.com asking site visitors for feedback

Starting today, JAXPORT.com is including an online survey to ask a random sample of website visitors if they’ve been successful in finding the port information they seek. Survey results will be used to enhance the experience of those visiting JAXPORT.com. The site is currently being redesigned, and the new JAXPORT.com is expected to launch in Spring 2011.

JAXPORT employees volunteer at Greenscape Flowering Tree Sale

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:33:58 +0000

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Tue, 03/01/2011

JAXPORT employees volunteer at Greenscape Flowering Tree Sale

Brief Summary:

JAXPORT employees lent a helping hand as more than 2,000 people purchased trees, shrubs and bushes for their yards on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the 24th Annual Flowering Tree Sale by Greenscape of Jacksonville.

Trade Winds Forum scheduled for Mexico City, April 6 – 12

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:46:37 +0000

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Fri, 02/04/2011

Trade Winds Forum scheduled for Mexico City, April 6 – 12

If your company is looking to tap into markets anywhere in the Americas, take note of the Trade Winds Forum taking place April 6 – 12 in Mexico City. This is an official U.S. Department of Commerce conference and multi-sector trade mission.

Florida Governor Rick Scott visits JAXPORT

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:55:12 +0000

Release Date:

Tue, 01/25/2011

Florida Governor Rick Scott visits JAXPORT

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Brief Summary:

Governor Rick Scott joined Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Jacksonville Port Authority Chairman Dave Kulik, CEO Paul Anderson and other city and port leaders for a first-hand look at seaport operations.

JAXPORT confirms plan to amend Hanjin Terminal timeline

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:59:07 +0000

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Mon, 01/24/2011

JAXPORT confirms plan to amend Hanjin Terminal timeline

JAXPORT today announced an amended timeline for construction of a new container terminal in North Jacksonville for Hanjin Shipping Co. of South Korea. The schedule adjustment will permit enough time for improvement of the Jacksonville harbor to a post-Panamax depth, accommodating passage of the larger container vessels Hanjin and its partners will utilize.

Roy Schleicher named JAXPORT Executive Vice President

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:04:15 +0000

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Mon, 01/24/2011

Roy Schleicher named JAXPORT Executive Vice President

JAXPORT’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson today announced the promotion of Roy Schleicher to the position of Executive Vice President of the public seaport authority. Schleicher previously served as JAXPORT’s Chief Commercial Officer and has overseen a decade of tremendous progress for the port.

Attend the JAXPORT 2011 Logistics and Intermodal Conference

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:07:30 +0000

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Tue, 01/18/2011

Attend the JAXPORT 2011 Logistics and Intermodal Conference

JAXPORT 2011 Logistics Conference panel showcases major shippers

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:11:07 +0000

Release Date:

Wed, 01/12/2011

JAXPORT 2011 Logistics Conference panel showcases major shippers

Senior representatives from Rooms To Go, Ford Motor Co., and Coach Inc. will discuss customer service success stories with executives from two major ocean carriers during a panel session at the JAXPORT 2011 Logistics & Intermodal Conference
scheduled for March 22, 2011.

The event will be held at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.