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.
Read MoreKevin 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 reported softer container volumes in April as customers continue navigating higher operating costs and shifting market conditions, while major long-term expansion projects continue advancing in Savannah and Brunswick. Highlights include the opening of the new Gainesville Inland Port, ongoing berth and infrastructure improvements at Ocean Terminal and Colonels Island, and the reappointment of GPA’s board officers as the Authority moves forward with its $5 billion growth strategy.
Read MoreGeorgia Ports Authority’s new Gainesville Inland Port is set to open May 4, 2026, delivering direct rail connectivity between Northeast Georgia manufacturers and the Port of Savannah. Designed to reduce congestion, improve efficiency, and support long-term growth, the $134 million facility is part of GPA’s broader multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment shaping the future of freight movement across the state.
Read MoreThe Georgia Ports Authority has named Kevin Price as incoming President effective July 1, 2026, with a planned transition to President and CEO in mid-2027. A seasoned terminal operations executive, Price will work alongside CEO Griff Lynch over the next 18 months to ensure continued growth and leadership continuity at Georgia’s ports.
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.
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