Jacksonville’s economy booms due to logistics industry growth

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn
Skyline of Jacksonville from a body of water. The bridge stretches out across the water.

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An international airport, four railroads, three interstates, and seven counties make up a thriving logistics industry in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jacksonville has now been recognized as “America’s Logistics Center” and the city has made heavy investments into the betterment of its infrastructure in order to keep earning the title. Northeast Florida has benefitted greatly from Jacksonville’s leadership in the logistics industry.

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