Two new 50-gauge ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes have entered service at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal, expanding cargo-handling capacity at Florida’s largest container port.
With a lift height of 115 feet, the cranes can serve wider vessels of up to 19 containers across and handle an average of 33 containers per hour, with lift capacities of up to 65 long tonnes and heavy-lift capability of 75 long tonnes for oversized cargo.
A third 50-gauge crane arrived in early December and is being commissioned at JAXPORT’s Talleyrand Marine Terminal, where it is expected to become operational in mid-2026.
That unit features a 100-foot lift height and a 17-container outreach.
The cranes form part of a multi-year, $93 million programme to modernise JAXPORT’s crane fleet, including $53 million in state funding over the past two years for equipment purchases and upgrades.
JAXPORT CEO, Eric Green, said: “As cargo volumes grow, it’s essential that we continue investing in the equipment needed to serve our customers efficiently.
“We appreciate our partnerships with Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Legislature, and the Florida Department of Transportation in helping position JAXPORT for future growth that supports jobs and commerce across the region and state.”
The cranes are equipped with regenerative power systems that recover energy during container lowering operations, improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
In September 2025, JAXPORT announced the appointment of Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña as Director of Cargo Sales for Latin America.
