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CMA CGM Marco Polo breaks record at Port of Savannah

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Cosco Hope and YM Warranty to call WWT

The Cosco Hope and all subsequent SAX vessels will now call the Port of Savannah’s Wando Welch Terminal (WWT). Additionally, the YM Warranty and all subsequent EC2 vessels will now call the Wando Welch Terminal. The WWT is now open for receiving for the Cosco Hope and ... [+]

Seaboard Marine’s AS Savanna makes first call to Savannah’s Ocean Terminal

The Seaboard Marine vessel AS Savanna became the first dedicated container ship to call on the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal Wednesday. “We’re happy to welcome Seaboard Marine to inaugurate Ocean Terminal’s expanded container offerings,” said Georgia Ports Executive Director Griff Lynch. “This service plays an important role in the movement ... [+]

Savannah top port for U.S. exports

The Port of Savannah exported more loaded containers than any other port in the country from January through May, achieving a 12.2% market share. Garden City Terminal handled a total of 593,195 TEUs of loaded exports during the first five months of the calendar year. "In today's environment, businesses need every ... [+]

GPA sets tonnage record for FY2020

The Port of Savannah handled 4.44 million TEUs in Fiscal Year 2020, down less than 1% compared to the previous year. Despite COVID-19 disruptions, total tons crossing all GPA docks reached a record 37.77 million, up 0.6%, or 223,000 tons, compared to FY2019. Container tons grew 2% (560,440 tons) to ... [+]

Mobile harbor cranes expand Port of Savannah container capabilities

Two new mobile harbor cranes have been delivered to the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal as the Georgia Ports Authority expands its container-handling and berth capacity. The cranes will offload containers from vessels carrying up to 4,800 twenty-foot equivalent container units. "We're developing this into a niche terminal that will provide ... [+]

Savannah now the top US port for ag exports

The Port of Savannah's proximity to major producers, direct access via road and rail, broad global network and responsiveness to customer needs have recently made it the top port in the nation for the export of containerized agricultural goods. "Agriculture is a major driver for Georgia's economy, contributing $74 billion in ... [+]

Port of Savannah sets calendar year record

The Port of Savannah moved 4.6 million TEUs in Calendar Year 2019, an increase of nearly 250,000 TEUs (5.6%) compared to the previous year, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch said Tuesday. "This record-breaking accomplishment is thanks to a dedicated team of professionals including GPA and the International ... [+]

Savannah continues to build container volumes

The Port of Savannah moved 363,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in November, a 5.4% increase over the same month last year, or an additional 18,460 TEUs. For the fiscal year to date (July-November), the Georgia Ports Authority has handled nearly 2 million TEUs, an increase of 109,000 TEUs, or 5.8%. The ... [+]

Seaboard Marine Launches New Central America Service from the Port of Savannah

Seaboard Marine is launching a new direct, all-water service that connects North Central America to the Port of Savannah. The first vessel is scheduled to depart the Port of Savannah Wednesday, May 8. The service will include two Seaboard Marine vessels and will provide both refrigerated and dry container service ... [+]