The Jacksonville Port Authority signed an agreement March 22 with Volusia County that establishes a relationship to promote each other’s business.
A news release said the goal of the partnership is to attract more international business to Volusia and bring more Florida-bound cargo through JaxPort. Volusia County is along the East Coast below Flagler County, between the Atlantic Ocean and St. Johns River.
“As we continue to invest in our state’s transportation system, including our ports, roads and rail, it’s rewarding to see those investments being put to work to benefit communities across county and regional lines,” Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault said in the release.
“This type of teamwork helps market Florida’s world-class infrastructure to the world, bringing more jobs and businesses to our state while maximizing the return on the investments we’ve made for the citizens of Florida.”
JaxPort and Volusia County will work together to attract distribution and manufacturing facilities while highlighting the benefits of moving Central Florida-bound cargo through JaxPort, per the agreement.
It also will provide Volusia businesses access to JaxPort.
The news release said the agreement will be in addition to JAXUSA Partnership’s work to support business development in Northeast Florida.