Florida’s Gateway to Global Trade

The Jacksonville region has built a trade and logistics infrastructure that reaches every major market on earth. Deep-water seaports, 10 airports, an FAA-licensed horizontal spaceport. Plus, a Foreign Trade Zone spanning 10 counties. Billions in goods and services move through the region annually, and the capacity to scale is already in place.

For companies operating internationally, Northeast Florida isn’t just a point of entry; it’s an operating advantage.

$31.1B
JAXPORT annual economic impact
138.5K+
jobs supported by JAXPORT
$5.4B+
in goods & services exported annually
FTZ No. 64
Largest Foreign Trade Zone in Florida
30+
countries represented by regional companies
2
deep-water seaports

A Geographic Advantage That Pays Dividends.

The Jacksonville region sits at the westernmost point of Florida’s East Coast. That geographic advantage delivers same-day highway access across the entire Southeastern consumer market. Rail, air, maritime and highway infrastructure converge in a single regional network that very few U.S. metros can match.

More than 30 countries are represented by companies operating in Northeast Florida, including France-based Saft, Germany-based Deutsche Bank and Brazil-based Embraer. A regional labor force of more than 899,000 skilled workers supports the operations these companies demand.

Deep-Water Ports

#1 container port complex by volume in Florida (JAXPORT)
One of 17 U.S. strategic military cargo ports — the only one in Florida
138,500+ jobs supported
$31.1B annual economic impact
Global reach via dozens of ocean carriers and 100+ port connections
Port of Fernandina adds capacity for consumer goods, materials, plastics and frozen foods

Foreign Trade Zone No. 64

Largest FTZ in Florida by combined import/export value
Covers 10 counties and 5,000+ square miles across Northeast Florida
Includes premier industrial sites with direct access to JAXPORT
Operates under the Alternative Site Framework for flexibility and speed
Reduces customs duties and streamlines global operations

Air & Space Infrastructure

7-airport network supporting domestic and international travel and cargo
Direct connections for both freight and passengers
FAA-licensed horizontal spaceport for commercial space logistics
Positioned among a select group of U.S. markets ready for space innovation
Complements a robust, established air cargo infrastructure

Rail & Road Connectivity

Integrated rail and interstate network connecting ports, airports and industrial zones
Direct access to major interstates for efficient regional and national distribution
Robust freight rail system supporting high-volume movement
Seamless last-mile efficiency from port to final destination
Proximity is operational advantage for importers and exporters

International Companies Call JAX Home

More than 30 countries are represented across the Jacksonville region’s employer base — a reflection of the infrastructure, workforce and quality-of-life advantages that resonate well beyond U.S. borders.

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