Port of Brunswick

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/

Port of Brunswick handles more than 86,500 units of Ro/Ro cargo in May

The Port of Brunswick set a new record in May, handling 86,577 units of Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) cargo, marking a 26% increase of more than 18,000 units compared to May 2023.

“Brunswick’s proximity to domestic manufacturers and to vibrant sales markets make it a critical partner for the auto industry in driving new business. The recent addition of 120 acres of processing space, along with hundreds more acres available for development, make Colonel’s Island Terminal uniquely able to expand along...

https://container-news.com/port-of-brunswick-handles-more-than-86500-units-of-ro-ro-cargo-in-may/

Port of Brunswick handles over 77,000 Ro/Ro units in March

In March, Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick maintained its remarkable performance, processing 77,236 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo.

This marks a notable uptick of 13,438 units or 21% compared to the corresponding period last year.

“March was the busiest month ever for Ro/Ro cargo in Brunswick, with organic growth and new customers driving increases in both autos and high and heavy equipment. Import and export trade has increased as automakers expanded production and Colonel’s...

https://container-news.com/port-of-brunswick-handles-over-77000-ro-ro-units-in-march/

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/

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