- Port of Savannah moves over 500,000 TEUs for three consecutive months.
- Over 4.8 million TEUs handled in fiscal year to date, up 11%
- Major infrastructure investments support future growth.
The Port of Savannah continues its impressive upward trajectory, recording its third consecutive month of handling over 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). This consistent performance underscores the port’s role as one of the fastest-growing container gateways on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. Operated by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), Savannah’s container traffic has remained strong in 2025, reflecting sustained demand and improved operational efficiencies.
Savannah sets new streak
In February, the port processed 479,850 TEUs, marking a 6% increase over the previous year and achieving a new high for that month. March saw a dramatic surge, with the port moving 534,000 TEUs—a 22.5% jump from March 2024. April followed with another strong performance, handling 515,500 TEUs, up 17% year-over-year. Intermodal activity also surged during this time. In April alone, Mason Mega Rail handled more than 50,000 rail lifts, and the Appalachian Regional Port reported 4,241 lifts, a nearly 49% increase compared to the previous year.
These achievements are part of a broader trend. By the end of April, GPA had moved approximately 4.8 million TEUs in fiscal year 2025—a significant 11% increase over the same period last year. The steady rise in volume is supported by a strategic shift in cargo routing back to East Coast ports and customers ordering goods early to manage supply chain risk.
To accommodate continued growth, GPA is investing heavily in infrastructure. A new $44.5 million U.S. Customs inspection warehouse will open in July 2025 at Garden City Terminal, more than doubling the available inspection space and adding capacity for refrigerated cargo. Additionally, a new lay berth under construction at Ocean Terminal will reduce ship idle time from 12 hours to just 3, enhancing turnaround efficiency. At the Port of Brunswick’s Colonels Island, work on a fourth Roll-on/Roll-off berth is scheduled to begin mid-2025. This $99.8 million project is expected to be operational by 2027, further strengthening the state’s roll-on/roll-off capabilities.
Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch credits the port’s strong performance to a combination of changing trade dynamics and proactive customer behavior. Looking ahead, the GPA plans to invest over $4.5 billion in the next decade to support long-term growth and maintain its leadership in logistics and port operations.
The Port of Savannah’s ability to consistently surpass the half-million TEU mark signals not just short-term strength, but also long-term strategic positioning. With a solid foundation of infrastructure, innovation, and customer alignment, Savannah is poised to remain a cornerstone of global trade for years to come.
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Source: Georgia Ports
