Georgia Ports Authority (GPA)

Port of Savannah nears 480,000 TEUs in February

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled 479,850 TEUs in February, a 6% increase over the same period last year and a new monthly record.

Meanwhile, GPA’s intermodal team achieved a milestone on 28 February, completing 2,246 rail lifts within 24 hours.

The Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal operates six trains daily, totaling 42 per week. The facility boasts an industry-leading dwell time of 19 to 24 hours between an import container being offloaded and departing via rail.

“This strong...

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Georgia Ports Authority celebrates 80 years

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is celebrating 80 years of driving global trade and economic growth.

Since its founding in 1945, GPA has evolved into one of the largest and most efficient port authorities in the United States, playing a vital role in Georgia’s economy.

“GPA has played a pivotal role in positioning Georgia as a vital hub for international commerce, facilitating billions in trade and creating thousands of jobs statewide,” stated Griff Lynch, GPA President and CEO.

“With a...

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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...

https://container-news.com/brunswick-us-leading-port-for-autos-and-heavy-equipment/

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...

https://container-news.com/port-of-savannah-adds-four-electric-ship-to-shore-cranes/

Wallenius Wilhelmsen launches new Brunswick hub facility in Georgia

Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives officially inaugurated their newest global facility in Georgia on 21 January. This state-of-the-art site serves as a strategic hub for the Norwegian carrier’s operations in the southeastern United States.

“This is a world-class facility and I am very impressed by what we have managed to achieve together with our partner Georgia Ports Authority (GPA),” stated Lasse Kristoffersen, President and CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Wallenius...

https://container-news.com/wallenius-wilhelmsen-brunswick-hub-facility-georgia/

GPA secures US$120 million for sustainable port upgrades

At a Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) meeting, President and CEO Griff Lynch announced plans to enhance operational sustainability in Savannah and Brunswick, supported by three federal grants totalling over US$120 million.

Griff Lynch commented, “We are constantly looking for ways to be a good steward for our local communities near our ports in Savannah and Brunswick. These federal grants will help us reduce the community impact of our ship, rail and truck traffic operations and emissions.  We’d...

https://container-news.com/gpa-secures-us120-million-for-sustainable-port-upgrades/

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...

https://container-news.com/georgia-ports-records-over-450000-teus-in-september/

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...

https://container-news.com/georgia-ports-authority-increases-brunswick-ports-capacity/

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