Tariffs, labor strike pose possible headwinds for JaxPort

A diversified business plan and a strong connection to Puerto Rico could provide insulation, executive Robert Peek said.


  • By Ric Anderson
  • | 12:05 a.m. December 10, 2024
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The Ocean Network Express ship One Modern visits JaxPort in June. The ship visits Asian ports moving cargo that could be subject to tariffs planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
The Ocean Network Express ship One Modern visits JaxPort in June. The ship visits Asian ports moving cargo that could be subject to tariffs planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
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As with ports around the world, the Jacksonville Port Authority faces potential headwinds in early 2025 in the form of new tariffs and a dockworker strike.

Robert Peek, JaxPort chief commercial officer, told the port board Dec. 9 that officials were closely monitoring President-elect Donald Trump’s possible tariff increases and the contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance.

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