Enstructure to move Mazda and Toyota volumes through Jaxport

EAL will process Mazdas imported from Mexico and Japan through the Tallyrand Marine Terminal for inland distribution the US south-east. Working with Toyota Logistics Services, it will also manage Toyota exports from the US to Puerto Rico. 

EAL is a division of Enstructure, which owns and operates port terminals and logistics across the US East and Gulf coasts, as well as US inland waterways. Enstructure owns Jacksonville-based Seaonus Stevedoring, which has been a tenant at the Tallyrand Marine Terminal for 27 years. Earlier this year, Enstructure consolidated all subsidiary brands under one umbrella. 

“With record sales volume last year, Mazda continues to grow its presence in the US and is committed to optimising our logistics network to serve our customers and dealers,” said Ryan Kita, Mazda’s director of supply chain management. “The transition to the Enstructure Talleyrand facility aligns with our long-term strategic goals and supports continued operational excellence in the south-east region.” 

In January last year Enstructure signed a 30-year agreement with Jaxport to lease 32 hectares of waterfront property at Talleyrand Marine Terminal alongside its existing 14-hectare site. The combined 46-hectare terminal will provide services for bulk, breakbulk, heavy lift, project and general cargo handling, in addition to finished vehicle logistics. 

“Mazda and Toyota have been valued Jaxport customers for decades and are two of our longest-standing automotive partners,” said Eric Green, CEO of the port’s operator Jaxport. “We are pleased to see them continue to grow their businesses in Jacksonville by leveraging Enstructure’s capabilities, which further strengthens our position as one of the nation’s top vehicle-handling ports. Together, we are building on Jaxport’s role as a gateway to Florida and the US south-east, one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive markets.” 

Last year Jaxport handled more than 509,000 finished vehicles, a 17.3% increase on the previous year, putting in the top three US vehicle handling ports after Brunswick and Baltimore. 

“Building a best-in-class finished vehicle logistics business is a strategic priority for Enstructure, and these two agreements are a major step in that direction,” said Matthew Satnick and Philippe De Montigny, CEOs of Enstructure. “We are proud to welcome Mazda and Toyota as customers and look forward to working with them to enhance their domestic and international supply chains. Our partners at JAXPORT are collaborative and thoughtful, and we greatly appreciate their continued support as we build our business in Jacksonville.” 

Toyota continues to be Jaxport’s biggest customer accounting for 27.8% of throughput in fiscal year 2024. The Southeast Toyota Distributors terminal is moving to Blount Island from the Talleyrand Marine Terminal once work is complete on a 31,600 sq.m vehicle processing centre. That will not impact the volumes Enstructure will continue to move through the Tallyrand terminal.

The $145m Blount Island project is funded by a combination of Southeast Toyota Distributors a $19.78m grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to assist with terminal development. The work incorporates additional on-site rail connections and truck loading areas. Upon completion, the facility will enable Southeast Toyota to process more vehicles through Jaxport.