GEORGIA PORTS

MANA Nutrition to open new warehouse in Georgia

On 17 July, MANA Nutrition officials celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a major expansion of the company’s supply chain facilities with a new 29,729 m² warehouse in Pooler, Georgia.

The new facility is located four miles from the Port of Savannah and is expected to enable MANA to double its production capacity and enhance storage capabilities.

“We want to dedicate about 30% of the facility to the opportunity to expand production with products we don’t presently make at our Fitzgerald...

https://container-news.com/mana-nutrition-to-open-new-warehouse-in-georgia/

Georgia Ports Authority announces new officers

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced the appointment of Flavio Batista as Chief Commercial Officer and Rob Dooley as Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 July 2024.

These appointments are part of a succession plan established in 2023 in anticipation of the 30 June 2024 retirement of Chief Financial Officer Michaela Thompson and the transition of current Chief Commercial Officer Cliff Pyron to an advisor role for GPA.

“Cliff and Michaela have been tremendous assets to the Georgia Ports...

https://container-news.com/georgia-ports-authority-announces-new-officers/

Box volumes increase at Georgia Ports amid ongoing expansion projects

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 436,000 TEUs in March, marking an 18.5% surge in trade compared to the same month last year.

“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. No other port in the country can match Savannah’s efficient operations, thanks to our GPA employees and our partners at the International Longshoremen’s Association and Gateway Terminals,” stated Griff...

https://container-news.com/box-volumes-increase-at-georgia-ports-amid-ongoing-expansion-projects/

Georgia allocates US$6 million for Port of Brunswick harbour upgrades

The Georgia General Assembly has approved a budget adjustment of slightly over US$6 million for specific harbour enhancements at the Port of Brunswick.

Governor Brian Kemp inked the funding bill into law on 29 February.

“I was proud to sign the FY2024 amended budget with key investments in areas like public safety, education, and workforce development. Reflecting our shared commitment to making Georgia the best state to live, work, and raise a family, I’m especially pleased this budget included...

https://container-news.com/georgia-allocates-us6-million-for-port-of-brunswick-harbour-upgrades/

Port of Savannah sees fourth-busiest October

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The Port of Savannah experienced its fourth-busiest October last month, the Georgia Ports Authority...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-savannah-sees-fourth-busiest-october

CPKC and CSX file plans paving way to Mexico-Southeast corridor

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Class I railroads CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have requested Surface Transportation...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cpkc-and-csx-file-plans-paving-way-to-mexico-southeast-corridor

August volumes fall 28% from year-ago highs at Port of Savannah

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Port of Savannah volumes slumped year over year (y/y) in August amid gains for rail volumes at the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/august-volumes-fall-28-from-year-ago-highs-at-port-of-savannah

CSX and Georgia Ports Authority offering new intermodal service

Eastern Class I railroad CSX and the Georgia Ports Authority are offering an intermodal service that will run seven days a week and provide a direct rail connection between the Port of Savannah and CSX’s intermodal terminal in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

The service, which will have a ship-to-shore time of about three days, connects GPA’s Mason Mega Rail terminal in Savannah with the CSX Carolina Connector (CCX) terminal in Rocky Mount, according to an announcement Thursday about the new...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/csx-and-georgia-ports-authority-offering-new-intermodal-service

Container volumes grow from June to July for Georgia Ports Authority

July container volumes at the Port of Savannah were 17% higher than in June but 16% lower than in July 2022, which was the busiest July on record for the Georgia Ports Authority.

GPA handled 447,590 twenty-foot equivalent units in July, compared with 381,825 TEUs in June and 530,800 TEUs in July 2022.

The reopening of container berth 1 at Garden City Terminal may have helped GPA see an increase in volumes in July, according to GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch. Now that dock renovations have been...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/container-volumes-grow-from-june-to-july-for-georgia-ports-authority

Georgia Ports moves 5.4 million TEUs in FY 2023

Georgia Ports handled a total of 5.4 million TEUs in fiscal year (FY) 2023 (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023), down 6.7% or 387,000 TEUs compared to the previous record FY.

According to recent data, the port of Savannah achieved an 11.2% market share in container trade among US ports on the East, West and Gulf coasts through April, its highest ever.

Additionally, the port handled record Roll-on/Roll-off volumes in FY 2023 with more than 723,500 units, translating to an increase of 18% or nearly 109,000...

https://container-news.com/georgia-ports-moves-5-4-million-teus-in-fy-2023/

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