SAVANNAH, Ga. — Cargo moved by rail on the Port of Savannah reached 47,132 containers in January, a rise of 10,000 bins, or 27 p.c.
“Prospects 250 miles inland and higher are tapping Savannah as their port of selection for ag exports, manufacturing elements and retail items,” mentioned Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch. “The investments we’ve made in rail capability haven’t solely elevated the variety of containers the Port of Savannah can deal with every year, however prolonged our attain to new markets that may be served successfully by Backyard Metropolis Terminal.”
GPA put the ending touches on its $220 million Mason Mega Rail challenge final yr, offering 24 miles of on-terminal observe.
“Areas resembling Atlanta, Dallas and Memphis depend on the Port of Savannah to deal with import and export items with pace and effectivity,” Lynch mentioned. “Our improved capability means companies throughout these essential markets can develop their commerce by way of Georgia.”
GPA dealt with 428,000 20-foot equal container models in January, a rise of 6,300 containers, or 1.5 p.c in comparison with the identical month final yr.
“Our purpose is to make sure GPA clients have the required port infrastructure capability and provide chain connectivity to assist their long-term progress ambitions in world markets. That is what drives our port grasp plan investments,” mentioned GPA Board Chairman Kent Fountain.
GPA not too long ago accomplished $1.9 billion in infrastructure enhancements and anticipates investing $4.2 billion within the subsequent 10 years.
On the Port of Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal dealt with 65,400 models of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in January. After a robust displaying with 51 Ro/Ro vessel calls final month, GPA is on observe to deal with a report of roughly 800,000 automobiles in fiscal yr 2024, GPA mentioned. The authority’s month-to-month common for Ro/Ro cargo is 69,000 models for the fiscal yr thus far, in comparison with a month-to-month common of 60,400 models for a similar interval final fiscal yr.
