One of the biggest issues facing trucking logistics and warehousing in the Jacksonville area is infrastructure strain amid rapid growth.
Jacksonville’s strategic location, anchored by its deepwater port, JaxPort, and access to major interstates, including Interstate 95 and I-10, has positioned it as a logistics hub in the Southeast.
However, the rapid expansion of e-commerce and port activity has outpaced infrastructure improvements, leading to congestion, delays and inefficiencies that impact the entire supply chain.
Trucking companies face challenges with traffic bottlenecks, limited truck parking and outdated roadways that were not designed to handle current freight volumes. These logistical hurdles increase delivery times and operational costs.
Additionally, the lack of sufficient last-mile connectivity and dedicated freight corridors within urban and industrial zones further compounds delays and wear on equipment.
Warehousing is also feeling the pressure.
Industrial space in Jacksonville is in high demand, but rising real estate costs and labor shortages are making it difficult for companies to scale efficiently.
Many warehouses struggle to attract and retain a skilled workforce, especially as automation begins to reshape job expectations.
This labor gap is particularly acute in high-demand seasons, leading to backlogs and service disruptions.
Furthermore, the trucking and warehousing industries are grappling with environmental and regulatory pressures, including stricter emissions standards and zoning challenges for new developments.
These constraints complicate planning and increase operational expenses.
Addressing these issues will require a coordinated effort between public agencies, private stakeholders and regional planners.
Strategic investment in infrastructure, workforce development and technology integration — such as real-time traffic management and smart warehouse systems — will be essential to sustaining Jacksonville’s role as a competitive logistics gateway.
Without these improvements, the region risks bottlenecks that could deter future investment and growth.
Jacksonville-based Apollo Packaging is a family-owned and -operated business formed in 2013 as a packaging, janitorial and safety supplies company.