Port of Brunswick

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

Most Florida ports shut down due to Hurricane Milton, earliest reopening set for Friday

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday evening, hours after Florida ports along the hurricane’s anticipated path closed.

Despite being downgraded from a Category 5 hurricane, an 8:30 p.m. EDT update issued on Oct. 9 by the National Hurricane Center urged Floridians to be aware of a “life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding occurring over the Central Florida peninsula.” Indeed, even though the hurricane had not yet...

https://container-news.com/most-florida-ports-shut-down-due-to-hurricane-milton-earliest-reopening-set-for-friday/

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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