JAXPORT is giving away 50 copies of the following poster-sized maritime illustration.
The poster (18” x 24”) is the second in a port series by Neptune Beach-based illustrator Robert Dale.
To have one sent to you, please call us at (904) 357-3052. First come, first serve, while supplies last.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $6 million Economic Development Administration grant to JAXPORT to help improve the Blount Island Marine Terminal railroad system. The grant will be used to rebuild existing track and rail ties, allowing JAXPORT to enhance its global competitiveness and continue to create and retain private sector jobs.
This award is the result of a grant proposal submitted by the port earlier this year in response to a competitive funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The award is not part of any federal stimulus program.
The 14-mile long single-track Blount Island rail system is owned by JAXPORT. CSX Transportation (CSX) provides cargo movement by rail to and from the terminal for JAXPORT tenants, as well as for the U.S. Marine Corps command unit situated on Blount Island. More than 30 percent of all Blount Island cargo moves by rail, with the remainder moving by truck.
The Blount Island rail system is more than 40 years old and the grant project calls for the replacement of those portions of the existing track that have outlived their usefulness.
Other grant facts:
For more information, please contact Nancy Rubin, JAXPORT’s Director of Communications.
Every year, JAXPORT employees organize a charity drive to benefit the United Way of Northeast Florida and Community Health Charities. This year, JAXPORT is presenting a Halloween-themed event, featuring a JAXPORT employee costume contest and prize drawings – and the event is open to anyone who would like to purchase a $10 ticket.
100 percent of the proceeds go to the United Way of Northeast Florida and Community Health Charities.
2009 JAXPORT Charity Drive
No tickets will be sold at the door. You must purchase in advance – call Shawana Scott or Linda Rowe at 357-3021 for more info.
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You may have already heard (here and here), but Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico will formally become Sister Cities during a ceremony to be held on Friday, Oct. 2 at 12 noon at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Jacksonville. San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini will join Mayor John Peyton and members of the Jacksonville Sister Cities program and the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Florida for the official “twinning” ceremony.
Puerto Rico is currently JAXPORT’s largest trading partner. More than 75 percent of the goods going to and coming from Puerto Rico move through Jacksonville, creating an economic impact of more than $1 billion.
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When Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,052-passenger vessel Carnival Fascination sails from JAXPORT in February 2010, it will sport a delightful variety of new amenities, including 98 brand-new balcony staterooms.
Guests can currently play a round of miniature golf on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Fascination. More amenities will be added during a January 2010 dry dock renovation. (Photo by Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines)
The ship is receiving a multimillion-dollar renovation, which will take place during a 28-day dry dock in January 2010. (Regular cruise service aboard the Carnival Fascination continues through 2009 and will resume after the dry dock period. See itineraries here.) Other enhancements will include a new Carnival WaterWorks aqua park, Serenity adults-only retreat and resort-style main pool area.
Today is the first day you can book one of the new balcony staterooms. Contact your local travel agent to book your cruise vacation today!
