The Georgia Ports Authority marked its second-busiest year on record in 2025, handling nearly 5.7 million TEUs at the Port of Savannah. Record rail performance, faster vessel-to-train transfers, and ongoing infrastructure investments helped drive growth, while the Port of Brunswick navigated headwinds in global Roll-on/Roll-off trade.
Read MoreThe Blue Ridge Connector inland rail terminal in Gainesville is nearly complete, with operations set to begin later in 2026. Linking Northeast Georgia directly to Savannah’s global shipping network, the terminal will reduce highway congestion, cut emissions, and enhance efficiency for local businesses. Complementary road improvements ensure minimal impact to residents while supporting economic growth and job creation in the region.
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreA well-known international financial rating service, S&P Global (Standard & Poor’s), has released their bi-annual rating on August 8, 2025, giving Georgia Ports Authority an excellent rating (high grade) of AA/Stable on GPA’s revenue bonds and effectively the equivalent rating that Moody’s issued last September 2024 at Aa2.
Read MoreThe Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 56th annual Georgia International Trade Conference which brings over 400 customers, business partners and industry leaders together to discuss the latest maritime and logistics developments.
Read MorePort activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 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. The statewide number is up 48,000 jobs or 8.6 percent compared to Fiscal Year 2021; the period covered by the previous study.
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