Port of Brunswick

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...

https://container-news.com/port-of-brunswick-breaks-roro-cargo-record/

Georgia port tops US ro-ro gateways

The Port of Brunswick, Georgia, was the top U.S. port for vehicles in 2024.

Brunswick achieved a record year, totaling 901,912 units of autos and heavy equipment, up 13.3% and 160% y/y, respectively.

Georgia Ports President and Chief Executive Griff Lynch was quoted in a release as saying at the Brunswick State of the Port event that Colonel’s Island Terminal has become the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of roll-on/roll-off cargo in 2024.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/georgia-port-tops-us-ro-ro-gateways

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/

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/

Savannah container imports up 17%

Georgia Ports Authority marine terminals handled 450,700 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs), the second-busiest September on record, and an increase of 12% from the same month a year ago.

“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 Chief Executive Griff Lynch, in a release. “With another 375,000 TEUs currently on the water, we’re expecting continued strength in October.”

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/savannah-container-imports-up-17

Georgia’s Brunswick port expands ro/ro capacity

So what’s a port to do after it adds 120 paved acres to support its growing roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vehicle business?

That’s easy. If you’re the Port of Brunswick, Georgia, you add an additional 50 acres.

The Georgia Ports Authority Board approved the measure for expansion of more vehicle storage at Brunswick, a move that will enable the authority to more efficiently accommodate increased trade crossing the docks at Colonel’s Island Terminal.

“The combination of space to grow, global and domestic...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/georgias-brunswick-port-expands-ro-ro-capacity

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