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Port of JACKSONVILLE

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Port Location

About Port of JACKSONVILLE

JAXPORT is a major international trade port located on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It is Florida's largest port by volume, handling significant amounts of containerized cargo and automobiles. The port supports a variety of vessel types and features extensive facilities.

Background
The Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT) is an international trade port on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. JAXPORT is the largest port by volume in Florida, and the 14th largest container port in the United States. It carries about 18 million short tons of cargo each year and has an annual economic impact of over $31 billion, including 138,500 jobs across the state of Florida related to cargo moving through the port. It handled 1,338,000 containers, and is the second largest handler of vehicles in the United States with 696,500 in 2019.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8570 →
GeoNames ID
7274321 →
Wikidata
Q7231162 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.jaxport.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USJVB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
30.2859°
Longitude
-81.4254°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of JACKSONVILLE?+
The approach to JACKSONVILLE is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse at 6.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Mayport Basin Range Front (6.4 NM N), St. Johns County (St. Augustine Area) Lighthouse (25.1 NM SSE), Little Cumberland Island (41.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of JACKSONVILLE on?+
The Port of JACKSONVILLE is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of JACKSONVILLE?+
You can track vessels near JACKSONVILLE (USJVB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USJVB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of JACKSONVILLE?+
The Port of JACKSONVILLE operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.