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 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 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.
Read MoreThe Georgia Ports Authority handled more than 2.8 million TEUs in fiscal year-to-date 2025 (July 1 – Dec. 31), an increase of 11.4 percent or nearly 300,000 TEUs in the Port of Savannah. In December, GPA handled more than 442,000 TEUs, an increase of 4.7 percent or 19,850 TEUs compared to December 2023.
Read MoreThe Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes on January 25, 2025, bringing Ocean Terminal’s fleet to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by Finland-based, Konecranes.
Read MoreThe Port of Savannah is up to eight days faster for India cargo moving to inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas, compared to West Coast ports.
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