The Port of Jacksonville or the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)  is situated in the Southeastern United States which is considered the global gateway to Florida. This port is known as the nation’s third-largest state and the biggest vehicle-landing port. Competitive transit times were offered here in 70 countries consisting of 140 ports and 98 million consumers can be reached in just one day. They also tend to offer seamless transportation via 100 trucking firms and 40 daily trains via Class I railroads CSX and NS and regional rail line FEC. Customized shipping solutions are offered as well depending on the shipper’s needs and wants. Since this is a large port, employment rates are high and that helped progress the state’s economy. 845, 000 skilled workers are in the labor force and these employees are generous enough to gather donations with the help of their port partners sponsorship to support charity drives named the United Way of NortheastFlorida and Creating Healthier Communities (CHC). In addition, the port tends to participate and sponsor various outreach programs in Northeast Florida such as workforce development, about the environment, education, and helping and supporting small businesses in the area. In terms of innovation and progress, a $60 million agreement between Ceres Terminals and the port was unanimously approved for the lease and modernization of the TraPac Jacksonville container terminal in the port. This just showed that the investment speaks of opportunities and global connections in the area. Together with the investment, commitment to the improvement of the port’s infrastructure and facilities are also evident. Some of the major projects are the 100-gauge cranes, harbor deepening, and infrastructure enhancements. If shippers are interested to know more about the port, the port offers a real-time look at the vessels in the harbor and upcoming and past vessel information for vessel schedules is always available.