Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña has joined the Port of Jacksonville’s Commercial team as Director of Cargo Sales for Latin America, a new position.
Expanded regional leadership role
Magaña is responsible for strengthening commercial ties between Jaxport and containerized cargo customers in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Two decades of liner operator experience
Magaña has 20 years of international trade and logistics experience throughout Latin America, including with liner operators Maersk Line, Hamburg Süd, and Hapag-Lloyd.
He holds a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Florida International University.
He reports to Jaxport Chief Executive Eric Green.
Upcoming industry events
Supply Chain AI Symposium will take place on July 15, 2026 at The Old Post • Chicago, IL. The event brings together operators, founders, and enterprise leaders focused on deploying AI in supply chain operations.
F3: Future of Freight Festival will be held from October 27, 2026 to October 28, 2026 at The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN. The festival features industry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and networking experiences across Chattanooga — including the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner showcasing the FreightTech and ShipChoice award winners.
Background and context
The Port of Jacksonville — commonly known as Jaxport — handled over 1.5 million TEUs in fiscal year 2024, making it the largest container port in Florida and the 14th-largest in the United States by volume. Its strategic location on the U.S. Southeast coast positions it as a key gateway for trade with Latin America, particularly given its deep-water channels accommodating post-Panamax vessels and direct rail connections to major inland markets.
Latin American trade volumes through U.S. ports rose 7.3% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, Census Bureau data, driven by increased nearshoring activity and strengthened bilateral trade agreements including the USMCA.
Source: FreightWaves
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
