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Intermodal Infrastructure

INTERMODAL INFRASTRUCTURE

An exceptional intermodal infrastructure makes Jacksonville a choice location for businesses

dependent on logistics to get the job done. Access to three major interstates and highways, three

railways (CSX, Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast), an international airport and deepwater

port with three marine terminals makes Jacksonville a transportation hub and the gateway to

Florida and the Southeastern United States. Efficient utilities and state-of-the-art

telecommunication infrastructure make Jacksonville a smart choice of business. On this page you will find information

on port, rail, air and roadways in Jacksonville.

Port

The 1,400-acre Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT), is comprised of three marine terminals: Talleyrand, Blount Island and

Dames Point, all situated along the St. Johns River. JAXPORT, which is served by two dozen shipping lines,

accommodates a diverse range of cargo including containerized, break bulk, bulk and roll-on/roll-off. Throughout the

JAXPORT facilities there are 15 cranes (with two more under construction), on-dock rail, advanced intermodal yards

and numerous warehouses (including refrigerated).

In Fiscal Year 2010, JAXPORT handled 8 million tons of cargo including more than 515,000 vehicles - making JAXPORT

one of the largest vehicle handling ports in the country. In this same time, more than 1,900 vessels called on JAXPORT

and more than 826,000 twenty-foot-equivalent unit (TEU) containers were handled. 

Continuous dredging improvements are in progress to increase the port's main channel to 40 feet throughout its entire

length from the Atlantic Ocean to Talleyrand terminal. Mitsui O.S.K. has completed its 160-acre, $200 million facility at

the Dames Point terminal and Hanjin is planning construction of a $300 million terminal, both of which allow

Jacksonville to have direct Asian container ship service and new post-panamax cranes.

International trade is big business at JAXPORT, where companies can take advantage of Foreign Trade Zone #64

(ranked third in the world by FDi Magazine) and save money on tariffs and duties. JAXPORT's top trading partners

include Asia, Brazil, Argentine, Russia, Columbia, Canada and Bahamas. In addition, JAXPORT also handles 85 percent of

all U.S. trade with Puerto Rico.

http://www.jaxport.com/

Rail

CSX

The largest railroad east of the Mississippi, it reaches more than 70 river, ocean and lake ports, as well as more than

200 short line railroads. It also provides on-dock rail service at JAXPORT. In Jacksonville CSX has greater connectivity

than any other city in Florida with two major CSX rail yards, two TDSI auto distribution terminals, a CSX Transflo bulk

transfer terminal and a CSX intermodal terminal.

http://www.csx.com/

Norfolk Southern

Provides Jacksonville with rail service to 21,200 route miles in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia and Ontario,

Canada, serves all major eastern ports and connects with rail partners in the West and.

http://www.norfolksouthern.com/

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Florida East Coast Railway

A Class II regional freight railroad and an affiliate of RailAmerica- one of the nation's leading short-line and regional

railroad operators- that extends along a 351-mile corridor between Jacksonville and Miami, with exclusive rail access to

the Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) and the Port of Miami. It operates Bowden Yard intermodal

facility in Jacksonville to connect the CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads.

http://www.fecrwy.com/

Air

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

Several major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX.

Approximately six million passengers enjoy traveling through Jacksonville International Airport each year. Commercial

carriers offer non-stop service to many major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, San Juan and Denver. JAX has

recently completed a $25.5 million dollar expansion of its full service terminal to enhance the traveler's experience.

The airport is also home to general aviation and cargo services and features 10,000-foot and 7,700-foot runways. JAX

was recently rated the best airport in North America for customer service in a survey commissioned by the Airports

Council International-North America.

www.flyjax.com

Cecil Airport (formerly Cecil Field)

Cecil Airport provides an effective base of operations for corporate aircraft, general aviation, air cargo and National

Guard and Reserve aviation. The airport has four, 200-foot wide runways, one of which measures 12,500 feet in length

- the third longest runway in Florida.

www.cecilairport.com 

Herlong Recreational Airport (formerly Herlong Airport)

A home of Jacksonville’s aviation enthusiasts since the 1960s, Herlong Recreational Airport (HEG) is Northeast Florida’s

primary location for light sport aircraft, skydiving, gliders and other experimental aircraft. In 2001 Herlong was

awarded the Florida Department of Transportation's General Aviation Airport of the Year award. The airport property

covers approximately 1,463 acres of land, is home to approximately 180 based aircraft and features 3,500-foot and

4,000-foot runways.

www.flyherlong.com

Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (formerly Craig Municipal Airport) 

In Jacksonville, only one airport is conveniently located mere minutes from key travel destinations such as the city’s

core business district, the beaches and sporting venues: Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX). JAXEX has two

4,000-foot runways.

www.flyjaxex.com

Roadways

Jacksonville's superior network of interstates and major highways is one of the reasons that supply chain logistics

companies find the city so appealing. Jacksonville is where I-10 begins and stretches all the way to California. I-95 also

runs through Jacksonville and provides access to the entire east coast of the United States. Via I-10, I-75, which

stretches through America's heartland, is just minutes to the west. US301, US1, US17 and US90 also provide excellent

access to the nation's roadway infrastructure.

As part of the progressive Better Jacksonville Plan, Jacksonville is investing more than $1.5 billion on roadway

infrastructure throughout the city. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has invested approximately $80 million

and the Florida Department of Transportation has invested more than $484 million in current Jacksonville roadway

projects. The largest of these projects is the new I-10 and I-95 interchange in downtown Jacksonville. Visit

http://www.thebigi.info/ for more information on this project. Another large project that was completed in 2009, was

the extension of I-295/SR9A to circle the entire city of Jacksonville and meet with I-95 to the north and south and I-10

to the west.

For more information on major road improvements in Jacksonville visit: http://www.northfloridaroads.com/

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