Jacksonville, Florida, now the most populous city in the state as of 2024, has surged past Miami with 1,009,833 residents, making it the 10th most populous city in the United States. This growing metropolis is anchored by JAXPORT, Florida’s largest seaport by volume and a top 15 container port nationally, moving roughly 18 million short tons of cargo each year.

As home to Foreign Trade Zone #64 and a network of customs facilities, the city plays a central role in the ebb and flow of containerized trade. Imports and exports range from building materials and medical products to transportation equipment, food-service machinery, packaging, and chemicals, categories that fluctuate not only with global demand but also with seasonal cycles in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The rhythm of Jacksonville’s container market is closely tied to seasonal business activity, particularly the movement of crops and perishable goods that require precise timing and reliable logistics. Florida’s agricultural harvests from winter citrus to spring vegetables, create surges in outbound shipping, while peak tourism and construction seasons drive inbound container volumes filled with hospitality equipment, materials, and consumer goods.

This seasonal dance fuels a year-round demand for shipping containers, with employers across defense, healthcare, finance, and logistics. The result is a dynamic trade ecosystem where Jacksonville’s rising population, diversified economy, and strategic port capacity converge to keep containers in constant motion, ensuring the city’s role as a major gateway for both Florida and the wider southeastern U.S.

A healthy flow of containers is repositioned throughout this market due to its relation to several coastal markets. Eveon maintains inventory of 20ft, 40ft and 40ft HC stock.