JAXPORT news & notes

Coast Guard sets Condition 4 for Jacksonville port

jaxport — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:08:30 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville has set Condition 4 for Jacksonville’s port, effective 8 a.m. today. Condition 4 is the normal operating condition for our port during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov. 30). As Tropical Storm Hanna moves far from Northeast Florida, JAXPORT is open and conducting “business as usual.” [...]

TWIC enforcement to begin December 1, 2008

jaxport — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:12:16 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville has issued PSIB 13-08 announcing Dec. 1, 2008 as the enforcement date for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in Jacksonville. If you need unescorted access in the secure areas of port facilities and vessels, then you need a TWIC badge. TWIC overview Coast Guard TWIC information TSA’s TWIC homepage [...]

Learn how to import

jaxport — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:18:58 +0000

Several Northeast Florida organizations facilitating international trade will offer a one-day “Importing Basics” seminar on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The class is designed for small businesses new to importing and will cover importing basics, identifying the risks of importing, management of overseas suppliers, port options and other issues involved in [...]

jaxport.info to provide port news

jaxport — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:21:01 +0000

As we overhaul our official website jaxport.com over the next 12 months, we’ll be better able to post news, notes, audio files and videos on this site - jaxport.info - to keep you informed with news about the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and the maritime industry in Jacksonville, Fla. jaxport.com will still be available and [...]

Jacksonville & Northeast Florida Property Database [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:56:59 -0500

Cranes [Flickr]

JAXPORT — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:46:03 -0500

JAXPORT posted a photo:

Carnival Fascination [Flickr]

JAXPORT — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:45:53 -0500

JAXPORT posted a photo:

Carnival Cruise Lines 2,052-passenger Fascination cruises off the coast of Mexico. The Fascination's 12 passenger decks house a variety of dining, dancing and entertainment venues. The 70,000-ton vessel operates year-round three- and four-day cruises from Miami. (Photo by Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines)

Cars [Flickr]

JAXPORT — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:45:51 -0500

JAXPORT posted a photo:

Picture 058 [Flickr]

JAXPORT — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:45:45 -0500

JAXPORT posted a photo:

Picture 057 [Flickr]

JAXPORT — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:45:41 -0500

JAXPORT posted a photo:

United States Merchant Marine Academy [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:08:30 -0500

The US Merchant Marine Academy trains shipboard officers and leaders in the transportation field to lead vessels owned by U.S. companies and registered and operated under the American flag.

U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:03:43 -0500

MARAD programs promote the development of a well-balanced United States merchant marine, sufficient to carry the Nation’s waterborne commerce and capable of service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:00:15 -0500

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), charged with enforcing immigration and customs laws and protecting the United States against terrorist attacks.

Export-Import Bank of the United States [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:57:27 -0500

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets

Department of Homeland Security [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:53:42 -0500

The Department of Homeland Security works to prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the United States.

U. S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:51:32 -0500

APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:47:50 -0500

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) includes more than 41,000 employees to manage, control and protect the Nation’s borders, at and between the official ports of entry.

U.S. Commercial Service Florida [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:42:34 -0500

The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is a federal government agency dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized companies with their exporting strategies.

U.S. Coast Guard - Sector Jacksonville [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:40:34 -0500

U.S. Coast Guard - Sector Jacksonville detects, deters, defends against, responds to and mitigates all threats to safety, security and stewardship and facilitate commerce in the maritime domain of central and northeast Florida.

US Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:34:20 -0500

The US Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District specializes in the planning, engineering, construction and management of harbor projects.

University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business - Transportation & Logistics [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:29:44 -0500

The UNF Transportation and Logistics program provides a leading source of the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the areas of logistics and supply chain management.

Propeller Club of the United States Port of Jacksonville [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:25:44 -0500

The Propeller Club promotes the interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis.

Small Business Development Center at UNF [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:21:31 -0500

SBDC programs deliver up-to-date management advice, training and information to help business owners make sound decisions and to assist potential owners in getting started on the right foot.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority [del.icio.us]

JAXPORT — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:18:48 -0500

The JTA is an independent state agency serving Duval County, has multi-modal responsibilities. JTA designs and constructs bridges and highways and provides varied mass transit services