Helicopter being loaded onto American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier’s ARC Endurance at JAXPORT
The Jacksonville, Fla., Port Authority (JAXPORT) lately facilitated the motion of almost 2,500 items of U.S. navy cargo, together with nearly 100 plane. The transfer came about throughout two shipments over the previous month on the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.
The U.S. Army’s South Carolina-based 841st Transportation Battalion managed logistics in help of the Georgia-based third Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), third Infantry Division. Terminal operator SSA Atlantic supplied stevedoring providers by loading a primary vessel sure for Europe to help the United States’ dedication to NATO allies and companions. Additionally, a second vessel transported cargo to the Middle East to help Department of Defense initiatives in that area.
“The Jacksonville Detachment of the 841st Transportation Battalion just loaded out the ARC Endurance, a commercial vehicle carrier, in Jacksonville, Florida for the final loading of this significant move,” mentioned Lt. William Tucker, govt officer, 841st Transportation Battalion. “The detachment labored arduous over the Easter weekend and accomplished the final leg of the mission in 4 days in help of worldwide strategic tasking. We recognize JAXPORT’s efficiencies enabling us to maneuver navy cargo to help our U.S. forces and nation“
“JAXPORT is well-positioned to serve our military partners by providing the operational efficiencies and flexible space to move cargo through based on their unique needs,” mentioned JAXPORT director of cargo gross sales Alberto Cabrera. “It’s an honor to facilitate these moves, as we’ve done for decades, and we’re proud to serve a role in helping keep our nation safe.”
JAXPORT is one in all 17 U.S. strategic seaports, on-call 24/7 to maneuver U.S. navy cargo for nationwide protection, overseas humanitarian help and catastrophe aid. It is the one port in Florida with this designation.
