By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS The Jacksonville Port Authority plans to ink a deal next week with a major shipping line who wants to build a massive port facility along the St. Johns River, people familiar with the negotiations said Thursday.

By J. Taylor Rushing, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Apr. 21--TALLAHASSEE -- The Jacksonville Port Authority might see as much as $43 million out of the 2007 Legislature for its new and continuing projects, if a pair of measures survive the session's waning weeks.

By Timothy J. Gibbons, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Sep. 6--One of the largest steamship lines in the world has expressed interest in coming to Jacksonville, a sign that industry experts say points to the First Coast's growing stature as a port town.

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo Feb. 3--TOKYO -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. said Friday it aims to gain a controlling stake in Utoc Corp. through a tender offer from 31 percent it currently holds in the Yokohama-based transportation company.

Tokyo, Jan. 30 (Jiji Press)--Japanese freight firm Nippon Express Co. and shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. will participate in an air cargo joint venture of All Nippon Airways and Japan Post, it was announced Monday.