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.
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:
