Jacksonville port joins Miami, Savannah with deep water for cargo ships
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the final scoop for deepening the St. Johns River so JaxPort can handle more Asian cargo on bigger ships.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the final scoop for deepening the St. Johns River so JaxPort can handle more Asian cargo on bigger ships.
Officials say the multi-year, $420 million project will allow the Jacksonville seaport to receive post-Panamax size container vessels.
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