The Port of Savannah handled the most containerized agricultural export volumes last year among all U.S. ports, according to a national database.
Roundup comprises elections and selections by Atlas Air, Elemica, Georgia Ports Authority, Hapag-Lloyd, NCBFAA and VeriShip.
On the plus side, the Appalachian Regional Port nearly doubles the number of containers handled.
Dredging efforts and rail capacity expansions at the Southeastern U.S. ports are part of a broader regional strategy to capture more Midwest-bound container traffic on the East Coast.
But in looking at big picture, Executive Director Griff Lynch is celebrating small victories.
The longer the coronavirus crisis continues, “the longer it’s going to take to get the ship righted,” says GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch.
Best February ever recorded despite challenges from coronavirus pandemic.
Ports on East and West coasts do expect cargo surge as manufacturing ramps up in China following coronavirus-caused shutdowns.
Baltimore terminal reduces working hours; Georgia ports brace for volume dive
GPA ups 2030 target as it plans to convert part of existing terminal to containers along with all new site.
The Port of Brunswick in Georgia is now open to commercial vessel traffic 24 hours a day after salvors have stabilized a car carrier that flipped on its side.
The car carrier Golden Ray, which ran aground and capsized while it was leaving the Port of Brunswick, Georgia, on Sept. 8, will be cut up in place and removed.
Georgia Ports Authority is looking to grow roll-on, roll-off cargo even as work continues on salvaging the capsized car carrier Golden Ray.
The Port of Savannah’s expansion plans will benefit shippers — so long as infrastructure needs outside the port are met.
Executive director and governor report volume records and expansion opportunities.
The Port of Brunswick reopens to restricted traffic as the investigation into the capsizing of the car carrier continues.
Two ships trapped in the Port of Brunswick since September 8 when the vehicle carrier Golden Ray capsized, have been allowed to leave, a prelude to a possible reopening of the port.
The Coast Guard said four men trapped inside the hull of the car carrier Golden Ray have been rescued through a hole cut in the bottom of the ship.
More than 24 hours after the car carrier Golden Ray capsized, Coast Guard rescuers have made contact with 4 trapped crewmembers.
Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules.
