Building strong partnerships, superior connectivity, ample capacity ahead of demand and a responsible approach with communities is the “GPA way,” and sets the ports of Savannah and Brunswick apart from the competition. That was the message shared at the Savannah State of the Port event Feb. 25.
Read MoreAt the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said 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.
Read MoreOn Jan. 15, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) kicked off the new year with its annual meeting celebrating SEDA's 100th anniversary. SEDA Board of Directors Chairperson Kay Ford welcomed the sold-out audience of more than 1,000 attendees, and SEDA President and CEO Trip Tollison led the crowd through a series of videos showcasing the accomplishments and milestones that populate the past 100 years.
Read MoreThe Georgia Ports Authority handled more than 2.8 million TEUs in fiscal year-to-date 2025 (July 1 – Dec. 31), an increase of 11.4 percent or nearly 300,000 TEUs in the Port of Savannah. In December, GPA handled more than 442,000 TEUs, an increase of 4.7 percent or 19,850 TEUs compared to December 2023.
Read MoreThe Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes on January 25, 2025, bringing Ocean Terminal’s fleet to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by Finland-based, Konecranes.
Read MoreWallenius Wilhelmsen executives hosted the official opening of their newest global facility on January 21, 2025 with customers, business partners, government leaders and employees.
Read MoreGeorgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute will be delivering Supply Chain training live in Savannah in 2025, starting with Engineering the Warehouse, scheduled for February 17-20 at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. This course, along with others offered throughout the year, is designed to equip professionals with practical skills to enhance operational efficiency and achieve business goals.
Read MoreThe Port of Savannah is up to eight days faster for India cargo moving to inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas, compared to West Coast ports.
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