30
Apr
2015
Facts and Figures: Port of Jacksonville
Posted On April 30, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

By the numbers, the Post of Jacksonville really stacks up. It’s the largest container port in Florida, with its three ports handling 8.2 million tons of cargo – that’s a record-high 926,000 TEUs and 630,000 vehicles annually. Consider these port facts and make the call. Is […]

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20
Apr
2015
The Fastest-Growing Port in the Country
Posted On April 20, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

The Port of Charleston has the deepest water in the southeastern United States, handling $65.1+ billion in imports and exports, providing 260,800 jobs, and yielding an economic impact of $45 billion annually. As if that’s not enough, representatives say the port is, “heavily investing in new […]

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10
Apr
2015
The Panama Canal: Six Facts You May Not Know
Posted On April 10, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Built as a shortcut to sail vessels between the east and west coasts of the United States, the Panama Canal was the largest engineering marvel of its time. It celebrated its 100th anniversary last August, and its much-needed expansion opens at the end of 2015. Keep […]

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