JAXPORT Bringing More Jobs to Florida
real potential to deliver positive economic outcomes for both our communities and JAXPORT. Volusia County is proud to be a part of it.”The goal of the MOU is to provide Volusia County businesses with convenient access to Northeast Florida’s nearby deepwater seaport and congestion-free transportation network.“We are grateful for the support we’ve received over the years from our federal, state and local partners, and will continue to work to leverage these investments for the benefit of our customers and community,” said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green. “We are thrilled to work
NC Ports Announces New Leadership
move up within the organization and we are confident his more than 20 years of experience will continue to propel NC Ports forward as a competitive East Coast port.”“Our ports play an important role in North Carolina whether that’s through better supporting our state’s transportation network or through the billions of dollars it contributes to our state’s economy every year. Brian understands this commitment and we believe his strong leadership will help further Paul’s legacy and expand port business,” said Eric Boyette, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Port of Seattle Preparing for the Future
first and last miles, the transfer of goods between the container ships that tie up in our ports and the network of fast-moving rail and highway arteries that web our nation. Yesterday at the Port of Seattle, I saw firsthand how intermodal freight transfer is an essential function in our transportation network and how it can clog the flow of goods. I also saw a port making strategic investments to speed up that transfer and maintain its competitiveness in the decades ahead. Each day, more than 5,000 containers arrive at the Port of Seattle. As our nation’s 10th largest container
Military To Maritime: Connecting Veterans to Work Opportunities
to civilian careers. Through licensing and certification information, support for maritime academies, and our work with stakeholders, MARAD is actively engaged in making this transition easier. Many of our veterans have skills and experience that can be major assets to our nation’s transportation network, and programs like Military 2 Maritime connect them with careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. In Jacksonville yesterday, national, state, and local maritime organizations -- and even MARAD Executive Director Joel Szabat -- met with veterans interested in maritime careers. Attendees had the
Military to Maritime: Connecting Veterans to Opportunity
to civilian careers. Through licensing and certification information, support for maritime academies, and our work with stakeholders, MARAD is actively engaged in making this transition easier. Many of our veterans have skills and experience that can be major assets to our nation’s transportation network, and programs like Military 2 Maritime connect them with careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. In Jacksonville yesterday, national, state, and local maritime organizations--and even MARAD Executive Director Joel Szabat--met with veterans interested in maritime careers. Attendees had the opportunity
