The Brief
- The Georgia Ports Authority opened a new $134 million inland port in Hall County last Monday, providing a direct rail link between the Port of Savannah and northeast Georgia.
- Officials estimate the 104-acre intermodal facility will remove approximately 26,000 truck trips from Atlanta metro area roads during its first year of operation.
- The Gainesville Inland Port features seven 90-foot-tall cranes and is expected to eventually handle up to 200,000 shipping containers per year.
HALL COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Ports Authority opened a $134 million inland port in Hall County last Monday to move freight by rail and reduce truck traffic on Georgia highways.
What we know:
The Gainesville Inland Port is a 104-acre facility located just outside of Gainesville in Hall County.…