GEORGIA PORTS

Port of Brunswick breaks RoRo cargo record

The Port of Brunswick handled an all-time record of 91,360 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in March, up 18% from the same month last year.

“More manufacturers are making Colonel’s Island a main hub for the global trade of autos and machinery,” said Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) President and CEO Griff Lynch. “Brunswick’s central location in the fast-growing US Southeast market and unmatched capacity to take on new business mean our customers can plan for the long term.”

Lynch noted that higher...

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Brunswick emerges as US leading port for autos and heavy equipment

At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) President and CEO Griff Lynch highlighted that Colonel’s Island Terminal has become the US busiest port for automobiles and heavy equipment, processing over 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo in 2024.

Brunswick also claimed the top spot in the nation for RoRo exports last year, handling 600,000 tons, according to USATradeonline. In terms of individual RoRo units, the port achieved a record-breaking year with...

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Georgia Ports handles over 2.8 miilion TEUs from July to December

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported over 2.8 million TEUs in fiscal year-to-date 2025 (1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024), reflecting an 11.4% increase—nearly 300,000 TEUs—at the Port of Savannah, compared to the same period last year.

Georgia Ports processed more than 442,000 TEUs in December alone, marking a 4.7% rise (19,850 TEUs) compared to the same month in 2023.

“We’ve seen twelve consecutive months of year-over-year container volume growth and we’re on track for a strong fiscal year...

https://container-news.com/georgia-ports-teus-july-december/

Port of Savannah adds four electric ship-to-shore cranes

On 25 January, the Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes, increasing its fleet at Ocean Terminal to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by the Finnish port equipment manufacturer Konecranes.

Once fully operational and after the completion of berth construction, the eight ship-to-shore cranes at Ocean Terminal will be able to handle two vessels simultaneously. Although Ocean Terminal remains open and functional, it is currently undergoing renovations.

“The...

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Savannah expedites India-bound cargo to market by up to eight days

Georgia Ports said the Port of Savannah is up to eight days faster for Indian cargo moving to inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas, compared to US West Coast ports.

Georgia Ports Authority noted that six weekly services are directly linking Savannah to India and a total of ten services are connecting Savannah to the Indian Subcontinent. Twelve ocean carriers operate on these routes, with ocean transit times as short as 29 days. Direct port links include Hazira, Mumbai/Nhava Sheva,...

https://container-news.com/savannah-expedites-india-bound-cargo-to-market-by-up-to-eight-days/

Georgia Ports nears 500,000 TEUs in October

In October, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 494,261 TEUs, marking an increase of over 45,000 TEUs, or 10% compared to the same month last year.

This was GPA’s third-highest October on record, following 2021 and 2022 when the Port of Savannah processed over half a million TEUs.

“Despite the cargo increases this year, many customers continue to divert to the US West Coast while the contract negotiations are ongoing,” noted Griff Lynch, CEO and President of Georgia Ports.

GPA’s operational...

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Georgia Ports records over 450,000 TEUs in September

In its second busiest September on record, the Georgia Ports Authority handled 450,700 TEUs last month, translating to an increase of 12 %, compared to the same month last year.

“In September, we saw front-loading of containers as customers worked to ensure cargo availability ahead of the holiday shopping season,” said GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch. “I’d like to thank our customers for relying on Georgia Ports. With another 375,000 TEUs currently on the water, we’re expecting continued...

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Georgia Ports Authority increases Brunswick port’s capacity

Georgia’s Port of Brunswick is expected to add 50 additional acres (200,000 m²) of paved vehicle storage at Colonel’s Island Terminal.

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board approved the measures at its meeting on 24 September.

The infrastructure expansion is expected to allow GPA to more efficiently accommodate increased trade crossing the docks at Colonel’s Island.

“The combination of space to grow, global and domestic reach, and quality of service make the Port of Brunswick the nation’s...

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New heavy equipment processor in Georgia

Heavy equipment producers moving cargo through the Georgia Ports Authority have a new Savannah-area processing and logistics services option.

“We are proud to welcome Aertssen Logistics to the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick,” said GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch. “Their new location in Effingham County will enable them to significantly grow their logistics business model and provide the region with value-added service for our respective customers.”

Belgian-based Aertssen Logistics is...

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Georgia Ports sees container decline, amid record RoRo volumes

Georgia Ports handled 5.25 million TEUs in fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024), representing a decrease of 2.3% or 123,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.

“While we experienced lower container volumes, we have been through cycles before and are optimistic about the future,” said President and CEO of Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), Griff Lynch.

Compared to the pre-pandemic year of FY2019, GPA’s fiscal performance equates to a 3% compound annual growth rate.

Despite the slight decline...

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