The Port of Savannah handled 503,739 TEUs in July 2026, an increase of 5.7% compared with the same month last year. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported a year-on-year gain of 27,051 TEUs as the port began its 2027 fiscal year with growth in both imports and exports. Exports reached nearly 115,000 TEUs, up 7.7% or more than 8,200 TEUs from July 2025. Imports also increased, reaching 251,888 TEUs. This represents growth of 5%, or approximately 12,300 TEUs, compared with the previous year. “We’re pleased to start fiscal year 2027 in positive territory for both import and export cargo. Our August volumes on the water also look strong,” said Griff Lynch, CEO, Georgia Ports Authority. Savannah handles nearly 15,000 truck moves per day Truck activity remained high at the Port of Savannah during July. The port handled nearly 15,000 truck transactions per day across import and export moves. Average truck turn times stood at 31 minutes for a single-container move and 51 minutes for a dual move. Nearly 80% of truck transactions at Garden City Terminal involved dual moves. “We want to recognize the important role our trucking community plays in the success of our port every day,” said Kevin Price, President, Georgia Ports Authority. “We focus on our truck gate efficiency to make sure drivers’ port visits run smoothly,” added Price. Road connectivity to the port also improved during the month. The Georgia Department of Transportation opened the Brampton Road Connector on 15 July. The $126 million, four-lane highway connects Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 directly with the Interstate 16 corridor. Appalachian Regional Port sets new record The Appalachian Regional Port (ARP) recorded its highest-ever monthly volume in July. The rail-connected inland port in Crandall, Georgia, handled 4,800 containers. This represents a 41% increase from July 2025. Volumes increased by nearly 1,400 containers year on year, supported by new