The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is undertaking a significant expansion of its rail cargo capacity to enhance the movement of containers across Georgia and into the Midwest.
Wesley Barrell, the GPA General Manager of Inland Operations, announced this development during the inaugural Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Logistics Forum held on 6 August.
“Construction is moving along well. With another six weeks of earthwork, the rail yard grade will be met, allowing for additional engineering to...
Georgia Ports handled 436,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in March, for an increase of 18.5% in trade compared to the same month last year, says the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) .
“With double-digit growth in the first quarter, we’re excited about where we’re going and thankful for the continued trust our customers place in Georgia Ports,” said GPA president and CEO Griff Lynch. “No other port in the country can match Savannah’s efficient operations, thanks to our GPA employees and...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/georgia-ports-handled-436k-teu-of-containers-in-march/
The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved a US$127 million investment for the construction of the Blue Ridge Connector, an inland rail terminal located in Gainesville, Georgia.
This terminal is set to establish a link between Northeast Georgia and the Port of Savannah, having access to the port’s extensive network of 35 global container line services. Expected to be operational by 2026, this facility is anticipated to serve a region of significant importance in the production of heavy...
https://container-news.com/georgia-ports-authority-to-build-new-inland-rail-terminal/