The Port of Savannah posted strong growth in September, moving more than 486,000 TEUs—an 8 percent year-over-year increase—and setting a new record for intermodal rail cargo. The Georgia Ports Authority credited efficient operations, record performance at the Appalachian Regional Port, and continued growth through the Mason Mega Rail Terminal. With truck turn times averaging just 32 minutes for single moves and 50 minutes for dual, Savannah continues to deliver industry-leading efficiency as the Southeast’s gateway to global markets.
Read MoreThe Georgia Ports Authority handled more than half a million twenty-foot equivalent container units in August. As a gateway port to the Southeast, the Port of Savannah handles more than 14,000 truck moves daily with 42 trains per week departing to inland markets, featuring a 20-hour average rail dwell on import containers – the fastest in the industry. (Georgia Ports)
Read MoreThe Savannah Traffic Club’s recent Lunch & Learn, held September 30th at Crosswinds Golf Club, was a great success. Members and guests enjoyed an engaging and informative session with Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber.
Read MoreWhen people ask, “Why should I attend the LTNA Conference? What’s my ROI?” the answer is clear: opportunity. LTNA’s mission is “Connecting People in Logistics”—and this event is designed to bring together professionals from every corner of the supply chain.
Read MoreThe Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) honored three distinguished awardees at its 2025 Connie Awards Dinner, held on September 17 at the Marriott Downtown Long Beach.
Read MoreGeorgia Tech researchers found shippers save money, boost reliability and achieve comparable average transit times when they land Atlanta-bound cargo at the gateway port of Savannah, instead of a West Coast port.
Read MorePort activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
Read MoreThe August 2025 edition of The Savannah Traffic Club Newsletter, The Update is here, and it’s packed with great content—news, events, organizational updates, and so much more!
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