- Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled 5.7 million TEUs in FY2025, an 8.6% increase from the prior year and the second highest in its history.
- Port of Brunswick maintained strong auto and equipment volumes, while GPA invested $470 million in completed projects and approved another $472 million for upcoming infrastructure upgrades.
- Long-term expansion plans include a $4.5 billion investment over 10 years to accommodate larger ships and future cargo growth.
The Georgia Ports Authority reported handling 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) between July 2024 and June 2025—an 8.6% year-over-year increase of 450,000 TEUs. This positions FY2025 as Savannah’s second busiest year, trailing only FY2022’s pandemic surge of 5.76 million TEUs.
Savannah Sees Continued Momentum in TEU Growth
The Port of Savannah maintained a steady average of over 475,000 TEUs per month, with March, April, and May each surpassing the 500,000 TEU mark. In June alone, Savannah moved 410,400 TEUs. Over the longer term, GPA’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from FY2016 to FY2025 reached 4.5%, outpacing the U.S. container port average of 2.7% during the same timeframe.
GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch noted that shifting trade patterns from Asia and India are driving the East Coast’s growth trajectory, with Georgia well-positioned to benefit.
Leadership and Legislative Support
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp praised the GPA team for its economic impact across the state, while GPA’s new Board Chairman Alec Poitevint thanked stakeholders including customers, ILA labor, Gateway Terminals, and Georgia’s legislature for their roles in GPA’s successful year.
Brunswick Holds Steady Amid Volatility
The Port of Brunswick remained a resilient anchor for vehicle logistics, moving 870,775 units of autos and heavy machinery—matching FY2024’s record-setting performance. GPA is preparing for future demand by starting construction of Colonels Island Berth 4, a $100 million expansion slated for completion in 2027.
Massive Infrastructure Upgrades Underway
In FY2025, GPA completed $470 million in infrastructure enhancements and approved another $472 million for future projects. Key accomplishments and investments include:
Savannah: Installation of eight new ship-to-shore cranes, the largest on the U.S. East Coast, strengthening big ship handling. Garden City Terminal’s Warehouse 83B was also expanded, doubling CBP inspection capacity and increasing refrigerated cargo capability.
Brunswick: Expanded roll-on/roll-off storage by 122 acres and added 640,000 square feet of warehousing.
Rail: Approved Phase 1 of the Colonels Island Southside Rail project to double weekly train handling and raise annual rail capacity from 150,000 to 340,000 vehicles.
Forward Strategy: $4.5 Billion Investment Over 10 Years
Looking ahead, GPA plans a historic $4.5 billion in capital spending over the next decade. This includes construction of five new big ship berths—the largest expansion of its kind in any U.S. port. Two are currently being upgraded at Ocean Terminal (for completion in 2027–2028), and three more are planned for Savannah Container Terminal from 2030 to 2034.
Additionally, the Ocean Terminal Redevelopment project will add 1.5 million TEUs of annual capacity and improve community access through a truck overpass linking to Route 17.
GPA’s strategic expansions ensure the ports of Georgia remain critical national gateways for containerized goods and vehicle imports, while balancing operational growth with community impact.
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Source: Georgia Ports Authority
