The Port of Savannah closed fiscal year 2026 with a strong June, handling 483,684 twenty-foot equivalent container units—an 18% increase from June 2025. Georgia Ports Authority also highlighted new inland rail capacity and major roadway improvements designed to move freight more efficiently and reduce truck traffic in Savannah-area neighborhoods.

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GPA Board elects new officers

Today, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) board elected new officers for the coming fiscal year and reported a 38 percent increase in container trade for the month of April. Joel Wooten will serve as chairman, Kent Fountain as vice chairman, and Alec Poitevint as secretary-treasurer.

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