Kevin Price officially assumed the role of President of the Georgia Ports Authority on July 1, 2026. With more than 30 years of port operations experience, Price is set to become President and CEO in August 2027 as part of the Authority's leadership transition.
Read MoreThe Georgia Department of Transportation will open the Brampton Road Connector on July 16, creating a direct highway connection between the Port of Savannah and Interstate 16. The new corridor improves freight mobility, reduces neighborhood truck traffic, and enhances roadway safety.
Read MoreRenovations at the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal have surpassed the halfway mark. The $1.6 billion Georgia Ports Authority project will expand annual container capacity to 1.75 million TEUs, improve truck access, and support the port's long-term growth strategy.
Read MoreThe 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.
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