Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport
The Florida (USA)-based Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) will be supported by federal funding. A sum of USD 20 million has been granted to the port for the reconstruction of more than 40,000 sqm of the existing terminal pavement at the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal, which is part of the Blount Island Marine Terminal.
The funding is a slice of the USD 238 million plan to expand and upgrade the facility, with more than 65% of the funds invested by the private company SSA Marine. Once completed, the terminal will be able to handle approximately 425,000 additional teu annually. Other improvements to the terminal include storm drainage, enhanced lighting, signage, utilities and more.
The Jacksonville International Gateway Terminal is a public-private partnership between Jaxport and SSA Marine. The latter is contributing up to USD 129.7 million for the use of the terminal and facility upgrades, including the addition of three 100-gauge container cranes.
In addition, USD 109 million in berth rehabilitation and upgrades are currently underway that will allow the terminal to simultaneously accommodate two post-Panamax vessels. (fd)