Jaxport welcomes experienced foreign trade zone expert
The Jacksonville port authority (Jaxport) reports that experienced foreign trade zone expert Deborah Lofberg has joined the commercial team as foreign trade zone manager. In this position, Lofberg is in charge of Jaxport’s foreign trade zone No. 64, serving existing customers and attracting new businesses looking to take advantage of the cost savings and other efficiencies the FTZ offers.
Lofberg has more than four decades of experience working in senior level corporate positions, including more than 30 years in the transportation and logistics industry. Most recently, she served as executive administrator for Monroe County (FL, USA) Fire Rescue, overseeing the administration of a USD 30 million operating budget.
Prior to that, Lofberg worked in business development roles of increasing responsibility at Jaxport, where she served as the zone administrator for FTZ No. 64, assisting customers with all aspects of international trade policies and regulations. (mw)