The Brief
- The Port of Savannah achieved record-breaking growth in March, handling 534,000 TEUs, a 22.5% increase from the previous year, driven by cargo shifts from the West Coast and preemptive ordering to avoid tariffs.
- Savannah set a new intermodal cargo record with 52,645 containers moved by rail, marking a 17% increase over the same period in 2024, and introduced new vessel start times to enhance service efficiency.
- Georgia Ports Authority plans significant investments, including a $44.5 million U.S. Customs inspection facility and $4.2 billion over the next decade to expand cargo capabilities, supporting over 609,000 jobs statewide.
The Port of Savannah recorded its busiest March on record, handling 534,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU).
That is a 22.5% increase over the same month last year, the Georgia Ports Authority announced Thursday.
What we know:…