Gov. Scott and Mayor Brown visit JAXPORT; pledge investment and support
Governor Rick Scott and Mayor Alvin Brown today highlighted their strong support for the growth and development of the Jacksonville Port Authority.
Gov. Scott was on hand to kick off the design phase of the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) project at JAXPORT’s Dames Point Marine Terminal. The facility is expected to be complete in late 2015.
The ICTF will allow for the more efficient transfer of containerized cargo between ships and trains on Jacksonville’s Northside.
The $30 million project is made up of both state and federal funds. Governor Scott and FDOT have committed $20 million to the development of the ICTF while JAXPORT was awarded a $10 million TIGER Grant in 2011 from USDOT.
Mayor Brown took the opportunity to introduce the members of his newly-formed JAXPORT Task Force. The task force will engage in developing plans for achieving the port’s strategic priorities for growth and development in the trade and logistics industries, including channel deepening project to allow larger cargo ships to utilize JAXPORT.
JAXPORT Chairman Joe York said, “Governor Scott and Mayor Brown have demonstrated many times over their support for the growth and development of our ports and infrastructure. We look forward to continuing to work together with government and community leaders to increase economic prosperity for Northeast Florida.”
Photo Credit: City of Jacksonville
Gov. Scott and Mayor Brown visit JAXPORT; pledge investment and support
Governor Rick Scott and Mayor Alvin Brown today highlighted their strong support for the growth and development of the Jacksonville Port Authority.
Gov. Scott was on hand to kick off the design phase of the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) project at JAXPORT’s Dames Point Marine Terminal. The facility is expected to be complete in late 2015.
The ICTF will allow for the more efficient transfer of containerized cargo between ships and trains on Jacksonville’s Northside.
The $30 million project is made up of both state and federal funds. Governor Scott and FDOT have committed $20 million to the development of the ICTF while JAXPORT was awarded a $10 million TIGER Grant in 2011 from USDOT.
Mayor Brown took the opportunity to introduce the members of his newly-formed JAXPORT Task Force. The task force will engage in developing plans for achieving the port’s strategic priorities for growth and development in the trade and logistics industries, including channel deepening project to allow larger cargo ships to utilize JAXPORT.
JAXPORT Chairman Joe York said, “Governor Scott and Mayor Brown have demonstrated many times over their support for the growth and development of our ports and infrastructure. We look forward to continuing to work together with government and community leaders to increase economic prosperity for Northeast Florida.”
Photo Credit: City of Jacksonville