- April 26, 2024
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from: the Governor's Press Office
Sea-Lead Shipping will be moving part of their operations from California to JAXPORT in order to bypass heavy congestion at the Port of Long Beach, Gov. DeSantis announced on March 4. This will be the first U.S. East Coast container service for the company and JAXPORT will serve as the last port of call on Sea-Lead’s Asia East Coast rotation, connecting Jacksonville to four locations in Asia.
“In October, in the midst of severe supply chain disruptions we made a public effort to get companies to bring more cargo to Florida ports, and we have seen great results,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida’s continued investment in our seaports and transportation infrastructure make this exciting announcement possible. We will continue to make infrastructure investments that keep our supply chain moving and make sure that Florida has a strong workforce ready to support these businesses moving to our state.”
Florida’s seaports have been working aggressively to expand cargo operations:
Since 2019, Florida has invested nearly $1 billion into its seaports to ensure that they have the capacity to serve as much cargo as possible. The state has also prioritized infrastructure investments in roadways to ensure capability of handling freight movements. Governor DeSantis proposed $10.4 billion in his Freedom First budget for Florida’s transportation infrastructure.
Sea-Lead is a privately owned global shipping line, headquartered in Singapore, with a presence in 18 countries.
