What Types of Container Traffic Move Through JAXPORT?
Apr 06, 2025 | Dustin Brearton
There is a lot of container traffic in JAXPORT, as the largest ocean port in Florida. With that title many complex goods move through the port. Below are the top 5 commodities to consider.
1. Consumer Goods and Retail Imports
JAXPORT receives large volumes of imported finished goods including:
- Furniture
- Home goods
- Apparel
- Electronics
These shipments typically arrive floor-loaded and require devanning, palletizing, and sometimes labeling before they can be distributed to retailers or fulfillment centers.
2. Food and Beverage Containers
Container traffic in JAXPORT handles both ambient and refrigerated containers (reefers), which are vital for:
- Packaged grocery products
- Ingredients
- Alcoholic beverages
- Restaurant supply chains
Cross-docking and temperature-controlled devanning are key here to avoid spoilage or dwell time fees.
3. Industrial and Manufacturing Materials
JAXPORT is a key hub for inbound:
- Auto parts
- Machinery
- Bulk raw materials (like plastics or metals in packaging)
These may move directly into regional manufacturing supply chains via cross-docking or short-term staging.
4. E-Commerce and DTC Inventory
More direct-to-consumer (DTC) and small brand e-commerce goods are moving through JAXPORT than ever before. These shipments often involve:
- Mixed SKUs
- Small carton pick and pack
- High SKU turnover
3PLs like On-Demand Warehousing support these brands with flexible space and scalable devanning/fulfillment services.
Why It Matters
Knowing what types of containers typically flow through JAXPORT helps shippers, importers, and freight forwarders plan:
- Devanning and labor requirements
- Freight handling timelines
- Storage and outbound shipping strategy
At On-Demand Warehousing, we specialize in unloading, palletizing, and cross-docking inbound container freight, just minutes from the port and railyards.
📦 Ready to Move Freight Through JAXPORT?
We offer fast, accurate container devanning and flexible space for inbound freight. Find out more about our container devanning services here. To request a quote or tour our Jacksonville facility Contact us here .
For more information on the complex nature of JAXPORT visit their Cargo Types page directly-> Cargo Types
