en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has reached the 50% completion milestone for the construction of the new Vehicle Berth 21 at the Blount Island Marine Terminal, a project aimed at enhancing vehicle vessel berthing efficiency and expanding capacity.

The new Berth 21 is expected to be completed in early 2027 and will become the third dedicated vehicle berth at Blount Island. It is being constructed adjacent to the existing Berth 20, sharing a short causeway leading to the first vehicle staging area at the terminal. Berth 21 is part of a $60 million investment plan at Blount Island, providing operational flexibility for vehicle vessel berthing. This follows the recent completion of the expansion of Vehicle Berth 22, which can now accommodate larger vehicle vessels with a total length of approximately 750 feet. Together, both projects enhance vessel handling capacity while maintaining efficient operations for automotive customers.

Eric Green, CEO of JAXPORT, stated that as one of the nation's leading vehicle handling ports, the port must continue investing in the infrastructure needed to support future demand. Jacksonville's strategic location and transportation network enable it to serve the growing vehicle import and export needs of Florida and the broader U.S. Southeast region. The Florida Department of Transportation is covering 75% of the project costs, with JAXPORT providing the remaining 25% in matching funds.

Located at the northern gateway of Florida, the third-largest automotive market in the United States, JAXPORT provides same-day access to over 98 million U.S. consumers. Jacksonville is Florida's largest container port and a national leader in automotive and breakbulk cargo handling. The port is home to three vehicle processors: AMPORTS and Southeast Toyota Distributors at Blount Island, and Enstructure Auto Logistics at Talleyrand. In 2025, JAXPORT's vehicle processors handled over 506,000 vehicles.

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