MARCH 2026

Dear STC Members and Friends,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Triggers & Totes. It was truly a fantastic evening, and we are especially grateful to our sponsors and industry partners whose support continues to make this event a success. Seeing our community come together, not only to celebrate, but to directly invest in our scholarship recipients and the future workforce of our industry is something we are incredibly proud of. We’re already looking ahead to 2027 and are committed to making it even bigger and more impactful.

Our next event will be a special Lunch & Learn on March 24 featuring CCM (Consolidated Chassis Management), a valued corporate member of The Savannah Traffic Club. It will be an engaging and informative session for our members. Additional details will be announced soon, and ticket registration will open shortly — I encourage you to plan to attend.

As always, thank you for your continued involvement and support of the Savannah Traffic Club. Together, we are strengthening our industry and our business community.

Warm regards,
Lee Smith
President, Savannah Traffic Club
President, Outsource Logistics

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER RECAP

Triggers & Totes 2026 Delivers Record Support for STC Scholarship Fund

On Thursday, February 26th, hundreds gathered at The Venue Savannah for the second annual Triggers & Totes, raising strong support for the Savannah Traffic Club Scholarship Fund. With more than double the sponsors from 2025, generous in-kind contributions, lively auctions and raffles, and a special presentation from Alpha Machine Defense, the evening delivered energy, connection, and meaningful impact. Scholarship recipients from Georgia Southern University were in attendance, reinforcing the event’s direct role in advancing workforce development within Savannah’s trade and logistics community. Planning is already underway for 2027 — read the full recap and relive the highlights on our website. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

STC + CCM Lunch & Learn, Save the Date

The next installment of Savannah Traffic Club’s Lunch & Learn Series is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, and will feature a very special presentation by STC Corporate Member CCM (Consolidated Chassis Management). This engaging and informative session is designed to deliver meaningful value to both current and prospective Savannah Traffic Club members. Additional event details will be announced soon, and tickets will be available for purchase shortly. Seating will be limited, so members and guests alike are encouraged to save the date and plan to attend. Learn More.

INDUSTRY NEWS

GPA Announces Leadership Transition Plan with Kevin Price

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced a structured leadership transition that positions longtime industry executive Kevin Price as the organization’s next President and, ultimately, its next CEO. Effective July 1, 2026, Price will join GPA as President, reporting to current President and CEO Griff Lynch, with a planned transition to President and CEO in mid-2027. The move reflects a deliberate succession strategy designed to ensure continuity, operational stability, and sustained growth for Georgia’s ports. Learn More.

MEMBER NEWS

FY 2025 Year In Review: Georgia’s Momentum, Partnerships, and Progress

The Georgia Department of Economic Development has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Year in Review, offering a concise look at the momentum driving growth across the state. The report highlights record-breaking job creation, strategic partnerships, and continued investment spanning both urban centers and rural communities. Feature stories spotlight Georgia’s creative economy, the opening of the Hyundai Mobility Training Center of Georgia, national recognition for the state’s business climate, and the growing prominence of North Georgia’s wineries. As the state looks toward 2026, the message is clear: collaboration, innovation, and shared economic vision continue to position Georgia for long-term success. Learn More

Attendee Registration is Now Open
for the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit

Registration is now open for the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit, set for April 17, 2026, at the Savannah Convention Center. Since its founding in 2009, the Summit has grown into one of the Southeast’s premier logistics and supply chain events, bringing together leading shippers, infrastructure and economic development officials, and executives from globally recognized supply chain organizations. Special hotel room blocks have been secured to simplify travel planning. Full event details and registration information are available now—mark your calendar and plan to attend this cornerstone industry gathering in Savannah. Learn More