One in Eight Jobs Across State Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number is up 48,000 jobs or 8.6 percent compared to Fiscal Year 2021; the period covered by the previous study.

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State of the Port 2025: Savannah Fastest Growing Port on U.S. East Coast

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.

Savannah Container Volumes up 10 Percent in October

The Georgia Ports Authority handled 494,261 twenty-foot equivalent container units in October, an increase of more than 45,000 TEUs, up 10 percent.

GPA to Add Capacity in Brunswick

The Port of Brunswick will soon add 50 more acres of paved vehicle storage at Colonel’s Island Terminal. The Georgia Ports Authority Board approved the measures at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Georgia Ports Expanding Inland Connectivity

The Georgia Ports Authority is expanding its rail cargo capacity to move containers across the state and into the Midwest with greater speed and efficiency, according to GPA General Manager of Inland Operations Wesley Barrell.

ONE Modern Inaugurates New Savannah-India Connection

Ocean Network Express’ ONE Modern, the first ship on the ocean carrier’s West India North America (WIN) service, called on the Port of Savannah Tuesday, establishing the latest connection between India and Georgia Ports.

Georgia Ports Auto Volumes Up 44 Percent in April, GPA Board Re-elects Officers

In its busiest month ever for autos and heavy equipment, the Georgia Ports Authority handled a record 80,600 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in April, an increase of more than 44 percent, or 24,760 units, compared to the same month last year, according to a report to the GPA Board.

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INEOS Grenadier Picks Georgia Ports as a National Gateway

Carmaker INEOS has chosen the Port of Brunswick, Georgia, to deliver its new Grenadier off-road SUV to markets across the U.S. Southeast. INEOS is a global chemical company with 36 businesses at 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. Its consumer brands also include INEOS Hygienics and British fashion label Belstaff.