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The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported significant growth for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025), moving 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) — an 8.6% increase over the previous year, equating to 450,000 additional containers. This marks the second busiest year on record for the Port of Savannah, underscoring Georgia’s expanding role in global logistics.
While the record-setting year of FY2022 saw 5.76 million TEUs during the pandemic surge, FY2025’s performance highlights a resilient and strengthening supply chain through Georgia’s ports.
Governor Brian Kemp praised the achievement, stating, “On behalf of the entire state, I want to congratulate the incredible team at the Georgia Ports Authority on another great year. Our ports drive economic opportunity in communities all across Georgia, and I’m confident in this team’s ability to continue delivering results for the No. 1 state for business.”
GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch noted the authority’s growing share of U.S. East Coast port traffic. “With shifting trade patterns in Asia and India, Georgia’s strategic position continues to strengthen,” he said.
Since FY2016, the Port of Savannah has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% through FY2025, outpacing the national average of 2.7% among U.S. container ports.
Board Chairman Alec Poitevint expressed gratitude to GPA’s stakeholders, saying, “I would like to express my appreciation to our customers, GPA employees, the ILA, Gateway Terminals, and the Georgia State Legislature for helping deliver another successful year.”
In June alone, the Port of Savannah handled 410,400 TEUs. Over the fiscal year, GPA averaged more than 475,000 TEUs per month, with each of March, April, and May surpassing 500,000 TEUs.
Brunswick Port Maintains High Volumes
Despite market fluctuations, the Port of Brunswick remained strong, handling 870,775 units of automobiles and heavy equipment in FY2025 — matching last year’s all-time record. GPA will break ground this year on the $100 million Colonels Island Berth 4, scheduled to open in 2027, to support continued demand.
Strategic Infrastructure Investment
In FY2025 alone, GPA completed $470 million in infrastructure upgrades. Over the past decade, it has invested $3.2 billion in expansion and modernization. Looking ahead, GPA plans to invest an additional $4.5 billion over the next ten years to enhance capacity, including the development of five new big ship berths — the largest such expansion by any U.S. port.
Key FY2025 Infrastructure Milestones:
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Brunswick:
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Expansion of Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) facilities, adding 122 acres of storage and 640,000 square feet of warehousing for autos and equipment.
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Savannah:
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Completion of modifications to Garden City Terminal Warehouse 83B, expanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection facility and refrigerated cargo capacity.
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Commissioning of eight new ship-to-shore cranes — the largest on the East Coast — to support big ship operations.
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Newly Approved FY2025 Projects Totaling $472 Million:
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Brunswick:
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Colonels Island Southside Rail Phase 1: Doubling weekly train capacity from five to ten, boosting rail throughput from 150,000 to over 340,000 vehicles annually.
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Colonels Island Berth 4: Adds a fourth RO/RO berth to accommodate increasing demand for auto and equipment imports.
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Savannah:
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Ocean Terminal Redevelopment: Adds 1.5 million TEUs in annual capacity and includes a new overpass to Route 17 to ease neighborhood traffic concerns.
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Economic Impact
Celebrating its 80th year, the Georgia Ports Authority plays a vital role in the state’s economy. Georgia’s ports and inland terminals support over 609,000 jobs, generate $40 billion in income, $171 billion in business revenue, and contribute $5.3 billion in state and local taxes annually.
As part of its community engagement, GPA has also committed $6 million to a local workforce housing initiative near the Port of Savannah, helping support the neighborhoods most directly connected to the state’s global trade success.
