Mazda and Toyota Expand Auto Operations Through Jaxport
Enstructure Auto Logistics to Process Vehicles for Southeast, Puerto Rico
Key Takeaways:
- Enstructure Auto Logistics will begin processing Mazda imports from Japan and Mexico and Toyota shipments to Puerto Rico starting in December, establishing the company as Mazda's primary Southeast port processor.
- The agreements leverage Enstructure's 115-acre Talleyrand Marine Terminal facility at Jaxport, which the company expanded through a 30-year lease signed in January 2024 that nearly tripled its footprint.
- The deals strengthen Jaxport's role as a major vehicle gateway in the U.S. Southeast and advance Enstructure's strategy to build a best-in-class finished vehicle logistics business across its East Coast and Gulf Coast network.
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Jaxport terminal in Jacksonville, Fla., will take on additional vehicle traffic beginning in December when for two of Japan’s top automakers.
An agreement reached with Mazda North America sets Enstructure as a primary port processor for the Japanese automaker in the Southeast. The logistics company’s deal with Mazda North America and Toyota Logistics Services helps that car maker maintain continuity for it Caribbean exports. Both operations will run through the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, where Enstructure signed a long-term lease last year to expand its auto-handling capacity.
Mazda vehicles arriving from Japan and Mexico will be processed at the terminal. For Toyota, the transition secures handling of shipments bound for Puerto Rico, one of the company’s key Caribbean markets.
“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,” said Matthew Satnick and Philippe De Montigny, co-CEOs of Enstructure.
Ryan Kita, Mazda’s director of supply chain management, said the move fits with the automaker’s growth strategy. “With record sales volume last year, Mazda continues to grow its presence in the U.S. and is committed to optimizing our logistics network to serve our customers and dealers,” Kita said.
For Jaxport, the agreements highlight the facility’s role as a vehicle gateway in the U.S. Southeast.
“Mazda and Toyota have been valued Jaxport customers for decades and are two of our longest-standing automotive partners,” port CEO Eric Green said. “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.”
JAXPORT partner expands into auto logistics in Jacksonville:
Enstructure Auto Logistics (EAL) is launching finished vehicle logistics services at JAXPORT, continuing the company’s growth at our Talleyrand terminal.
✅ Agreement with Mazda… — JAXPORT (@JAXPORT)
Enstructure said the terminal can serve as a consumer-focused distribution hub with dedicated berths, deep-water draft, and rail and highway connections. The company plans continued infrastructure investments to support auto and roll-on/roll-off services.
The expansion builds on a 30-year lease Enstructure signed with Jaxport in January 2024. That deal added 79 acres to its existing 35-acre footprint, creating a 115-acre terminal at Talleyrand. In addition to finished vehicles, the site will handle bulk, break-bulk, heavy lift, project and general cargo.
Founded in 2016 by Satnick and De Montigny, Enstructure owns and operates a network of port assets along the East Coast, Gulf Coast and inland river system. The company provides logistics services across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, food, manufacturing and construction.
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