All roads lead to Nassau County, FL
Northeast Florida is one of the nation’s foremost locations for logistics companies and is poised to become a leading international center for trade and logistics. The area boasts an intermodal system that is second to none, a well-established Latin American trade lane and rapidly expanding Asian and European service.
Nassau County’s strategic location just north of Jacksonville, Florida allows convenient access to markets throughout the eastern United States. Florida is a major destination market for many consumer products, and Northeast Florida companies shipping to other parts of the country enjoy low backhaul trucking rates.
Highway and Interstate Access
Unmatched Proximity to Major Corridors for Fast, Efficient Distribution
Direct access to I-95 -- the East Coast's primary north-south trade route -- and proximity to I-10, a key east-west corridor connecting to major freight hubs across the Southern U.S. I-295 - located 8 miles south of Nassau County provides access to JAXPORT. Additionally US Highways 17 & 301 run through the county, enhancing regional and interstate mobility.
Airports
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
- Non-stop scheduled service to over 40 domestic destinations, including those that serve as international gateways
- Fernandina Municipal Airport (FHB)
- Three runways: 5,000 feet (1,524 m) to 5,300 feet (1,615 m)
- Fixed base operator and aviation support services
Port and Rail Access
Strategic Freight COnnectivity and Two Class I Railroads and Direct Port Service
Nassau boasts powerful multimodal logistics, anchored by direct rail service from CSX and Norfolk Southern (both Class I), and enhanced by First Coast Railroad, a Class III short line offering 32 miles of leased track from CSX. This critical line links the Port of Fernandina to Yulee, with connections to JAXPORT, just 25 miles south. As Northeast Florida's northermost gateway, Nassau provides unmatched access to domestic and international trade routes by rail, road, and sea.
Nassau Marine Terminal
Port of Fernandina
Operated by Nassau Marine Terminal - A Full-Service Deepwater Gateway to Global Markets
The Port of Fernandina, operated by Nassau Marine Terminal, is a deepwater port strategically located on Amelia Island, offering direct ocean access and serving as the most western port on the East Coast -- making it an ideal gateway for expedited cargo movement to the Midwest and Great Lakes Region.
Nassau Marine Terminal handles all modes of transportation and cargo types, including containers, breakbulk, and bulk cargo. Its location, paired with robust infrastructure and services, makes it a standout asset for manufacturers, logistics companies, and international shippers.
