JAXPORT highlights the role of our Jacksonville warehouse

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) recently posted an informative article titled “Jacksonville’s Cold Chain: A Hot Commodity.” explaining how cold chain providers like Eagle Logistics Systems are indispensable in meeting shippers’ demands for speed-to-market and food chain safety. JAXPORT offers competitive turn times for both vessels and trucks, as well as outstanding intermodal connections, to reach more than 70 million U.S. consumers within a day’s drive of Jacksonville.

Chris Swartz, Managing Director of AJC Logistics, parent company of Eagle Logistics Systems, was interviewed for the article. He highlighted the company’s role in moving fresh and frozen cargo in and out of Jacksonville warehouse, which handles shipments from all over the U.S. Much of the cargo is consolidated into containers destined for Puerto Rico. 

In the interview, Swartz noted that AJC and Eagle have served Puerto Rico for decades, with JAXPORT as the gateway. The companies operate an AIB Certified 55,000-square foot facility for perishables, frozen goods, and ambient-temperature products in Jacksonville which largely serves Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. “We recently expanded our cold storage footprint, which really solidifies our position as a premier refrigerated provider in JAXPORT,” Swartz added.

In addition to consolidating mixed loads, the article stated, “AJC can help the customer defer inventory carrying costs and storage costs in Puerto Rico.” 

AJC’s Jacksonville facilities also offer nationwide trucking, ocean import and export transportation services, and other 3PL services. 

“Customers like our array of services, and our experience,” Swartz said in his JAXPORT interview. “They trust us. If you are handling perishable items that is critical.”