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Georgia moves 630K cars, trucks and tractors in FY18

Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch detailed Fiscal Year 2018 successes, including 630,000 units of cars, trucks and tractors handled through Georgia terminals, at the Brunswick State of the Port conference.  "The Port of Brunswick achieved a solid performance across all cargo categories over the last fiscal year," Lynch said. "As GPA adds new terminal space, we will expand our service area in the Southeast and beyond."  During the event ... [+]

Savannah container trade up 12%

The Georgia Ports Authority achieved a 12% increase in containerized trade at the Port of Savannah in September, along with a 37.6% increase in roll-on/roll-off trade at the Port of Brunswick. "The impressive volumes moving through our deepwater terminals are related to our customers building inventory for the peak buying season," ... [+]

GPA approves $92M rail expansion

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) moved 375,833 TEUs in August, an 8 percent increase over August 2017.  In addition, the GPA handled 86,200 intermodal TEUs, a 33 percent jump.  "A strengthening economy and a greater reliance on GPA in major inland markets is driving growth at the Port of Savannah," said ... [+]

Savannah TEU volume reaches 4.2 million in FY18

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled a record 4.2 million TEUs in Fiscal Year 2018 (July '17 - June '18), for an 8.4% increase year-over-year, or 325,000 additional units. "Moving more than 4 million TEUs in a single fiscal year is an important milestone for Georgia," said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. "Georgia's ... [+]

Record April boosts Savannah’s containerized trade

The Georgia Ports Authority's busiest April ever pushed its fiscal year-to-date totals to more than 3.4 million TEUS, an increase of 8.8% (280,000 TEUs) compared to the first 10 months of FY2017. "We're on track to move more than 300,000 TEUs in every month of the fiscal year, which will ... [+]

GPA: 10M-TEU capacity in 10 years

At the 50th annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Monday, GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch reviewed the strategic plan for Georgia's ports that will allow for 10 million TEUs, 1 million rail lifts, and more than 1 million auto and machinery units per year. "Georgia is home to both the single largest container ... [+]

GPA Approves Projects to Expand Rail, Gate Capacity

On the heels of reporting 32% growth in containerized trade for October, an all-time record for Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority approved rail and gate expansion projects that will significantly increase capacity at GPA’s Garden City Terminal – the single largest container terminal in all of North America. “A strong Southeast ... [+]

Georgia Ports Sees Big Gains in TEUs, Breakbulk

The Georgia Ports Authority moved 2.33 million TEUs for calendar year through July, up 10.8%, or an additional 230,000 TEUs. "It is through the incredible efficiency and productivity of GPA employees and the International Longshoremen's Association -- as well as the continued commitment of shippers and customers -- that these record ... [+]

Georgia Ports Authority breaks container volume record

Larger vessels and additional container services calling Georgia's ports coupled with a positive economic forecast ushered in an all-time record month for container volume. The Georgia Ports Authority handled 350,104 TEUs in May, 11.68 % more TEUs compared to the same month a year ago, or 35,619 additional TEUs. "It's evident ... [+]

Strong demand drives record growth

The Georgia Ports Authority experienced strong growth in containerized, auto and breakbulk trade in March. The Port of Savannah moved 311,770 TEUs units last month, an increase of 5.6% or 16,621 TEUs. Total tonnage across all terminals increased 9.8% (258,627 tons), moving 2.89 million tons for the busiest March ever in ... [+]

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