The Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) Chief Executive Officer Brian Taylor will present the annual “State of the Port" address on Thursday, Feb. 2 to members and guests of the Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville. The event will be held at the University of North Florida's (UNF's) Adam W. Herbert University Center (12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville, Fla., 32211). Check-in opens at 11:00 a.m., and the event program begins at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to the public, but advanced registration is required. The cost is $50 for an individual ticket, and $380 for a corporate table that seats eight. Lunch is included, and $5 from each ticket sold goes toward funding the Propeller Club’s Transportation/Logistics Scholarship at UNF.Tickets are on sale now - click here to purchase. The program will include announcements by club leadership, ceremonial traditions performed by the U.S. Coast Guard, and a presentation from Taylor covering various port topics, including maritime industry trends, JAXPORT business, harbor deepening, and more. Following the presentation, guests in the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions.About the Propeller Club of the United StatesThe Propeller Club - Port of Jacksonville is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the maritime industry, here in the U.S. and abroad. As one of the longest running clubs in the nation, our chapter enthusiastically advocates for the maritime industry in the Port of Jacksonville.
UNF Transportation and Logistics Executive Spotlight to be held on Nov. 16
We like to keep you informed about upcoming events held in Jacksonville related to our industry. The University of North Florida (UNF) Transportation and Logistics Executive Spotlight event on Nov. 16 will feature three executive presentations from the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO).
Across Northeast Florida, public and private entities are working together to create an environment that will attract e-commerce giants, major retailers, and leaders in distribution, intermodal, transportation and logistics.JAXPORT CEO Brian Taylor will provide port updates on key infrastructure projects, LNG fueling and production, harbor deepening, and the new intermodal container transfer facility. JAXPORT FTZ Manager Lisa Diaz will discuss the benefits of FTZ No. 64 and growth in international trade. North Florida TPO Executive Director Jeff Sheffield will highlight FDOT projects, intelligent transportation systems, and how multiple state agencies housed at the Transportation Management Center are using hi-tech to keep traffic moving and roadways safe.UNF Transportation and Logistics Executive SpotlightNorth Florida + JAXPORTPartnerships = ProgressWednesday, Nov. 16Networking: 5:15 – 6 p.m.Presentation: 6 – 7:15 p.m.Adam Herbert University Center (Bldg. 43, Room 1058) 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224Free and open to the public. No registration required.Co-hosted by the CSCMP Jacksonville Roundtable
Attend JAX Chamber's Transportation & Logistics Signature Event on June 4
The JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council will hold its 1st Anniversary Signature Event on Thursday, June 4, and you're invited!JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council1st Anniversary Signature EventThursday, June 4, 20155 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Sheraton Jacksonville (10605 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256)Ticket includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvresTickets:Individual Sponsorship (Prepay only) - $50(One ticket to Meet and Greet Private VIP Reception and Main Event)Main Event Only Individual Tickets (Prepay) - $35Main Event Only Individual Tickets At the Door - $40Click here to buy tickets at the JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council website.Event schedule:5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Meet and Greet Private VIP Reception5:30 p.m. - Networking and check-in for Main Event6 p.m. - Main Event starts7:30 p.m. - Main Event Wrap upWhats Happening: The council's keynote speaker will be Mr. Richard M. Biter, the assistant secretary of Intermodal Systems Development for the Florida Department of Transportation. He also serves as vice-chair of AASHTO’s (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Special Committee on Intermodal Transportation and Economic Expansion.Richard Biter served as a Principal of a Florida-based transportation consulting firm and was also a former acting associate deputy secretary and director of the Office of lntermodalism at the U.S. Department of Transportation. He brings with him over 30 years of transportation program and policy making experience in the private and federal government transportation sectors.Richard Biter has a significant track record in creating federal intermodal transportation solutions for moving people and goods efficiently, boosting productivity and job growth and strengthening our nation’s competitiveness in the global economy through the more efficient use of our transportation resources.
JAXPORT CEO: Another major step forward
The following is a message from JAXPORT CEO Brian Taylor:
I am pleased to let you know the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening project has taken another major step toward final approval through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Yesterday, the Corps’ Civil Works Review Board, made up of military and civilian leadership, approved the 47-foot deepening project after hearing presentations from members of the Corps’ Jacksonville District as well as our own JAXPORT team.We were also well represented at the Review Board hearing by our federal, state and local political and regional business leadership. We’re told this kind of showing is quite rare at these Corps reviews. Their unwavering support and personal investment of time and effort sent a strong, unified message about harbor deepening’s importance to North Florida’s citizens and our future economic vitality.Once our project is posted on the Federal Register—the U.S. government’s daily journal—there will be a 30-day review period for federal and state agencies. A final Chief of Engineers’ report from the Army Corps in Washington is expected to follow around the end of April, which will then allow Congress to authorize the project through the currently pending WRRDA legislation.While there are still many milestones and challenges to come, this forward movement is very good news. This project, combined with the elimination of the Mile Point restriction and the work now underway to build our ICTF, will in a few short years enhance our ability to be the first and last port of call for fully loaded container vessels. All of this adds to the transportation and logistics hub already thriving in Northeast Florida, creating jobs and the potential for positive exponential growth for those doing business through JAXPORT.We will update you regularly as we progress with these critically important initiatives.Thank you, as always, for your valued partnership as we continue the drive toward maximizing the use of this port’s assets and the shared successes that it will surely yield.Best Regards,Brian TaylorChief Executive OfficerJAXPORT
Photo credit: Jeff Price/JAXPORT
JAXPORT CEO Brian Taylor delivers 2014 State of the Port
Nearly 200 people gathered at UNF today to listen to the annual State of the Port address by JAXPORT CEO Brian Taylor. After being introduced by Propeller Club President Jim Gillen, Taylor reviewed JAXPORT's past performance and provided updates about port projects such as Mile Point, the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility at Dames Point, and harbor deepening. He also talked about the road map to long term success, anchored by the port's recently released strategic plan.We want to express our thanks to Brian for delivering an excellent State of the Port, to all of the Propeller Club members and guests who attended today's event, and to our club members who organized the event and made it a great success. Photos are now available within the photos section of our website, and you can view a clip of Brian's speech below, courtesy of JAXPORT:
