Commissioner Maffei and Commissioner Harvey Visit Jacksonville and Savannah

November 9, 2026 | Federal Maritime Commissioners Daniel Maffei and Robert Harvey traveled to Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia to meet with port leadership, transportation and logistics professionals, shippers, trucking representatives, and other key maritime stakeholders.

The trip began in Jacksonville, where Commissioners Maffei and Harvey met with members of the maritime and transportation community. Discussions included the perspectives of shippers, trucking interests, transportation logistics professionals, and other industry representatives whose businesses depend on efficient port and supply chain operations.

Following this, the Commissioners toured the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), where port leadership provided an overview of JAXPORT's strategic growth initiatives, terminal operations, infrastructure investments, and efforts to enhance cargo capacity and efficiency. They then traveled to Savannah, Georgia, where the Commissioners continued their engagement with industry stakeholders during a breakfast roundtable organized with members of the Savannah maritime community, including representatives of the Propeller Club and other transportation and logistics organizations. The discussion provided an opportunity for open dialogue about supply chain performance, port competitiveness, workforce considerations, trade trends, and regulatory issues affecting the maritime industry.

The visit concluded with meetings and a tour at the Port of Savannah with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), where Commissioners Maffei and Harvey toured port facilities and observed firsthand the scale of operations supporting domestic and international trade through the Port of Savannah.