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Posted on December 14, 2015
The Port of Jacksonville in Florida plans to spend $684 million for dredging to create a deeper port in anticipation of more and larger cargo ships.
The Port of Jacksonville in Florida plans to spend $684 million for dredging to create a deeper port in anticipation of more and larger cargo ships, reports The Florida Times-Union.
Dredging will deepen the St. Johns River from 40 feet to 47 feet to accommodate super-sized cargo ships.