Savannah’s 12.5% Growth Sets Stage for Mega Expansion

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced significant growth and ambitious expansion plans during its State of the Port event in Savannah today, marking a milestone year for one of America’s fastest-growing maritime gateways.

The Port of Savannah ended 2024 handling 5.6 million TEUs, surpassing 2023’s volumes by 618,000 TEUs or 12.5%. The figure is just shy of the Savannah’s all-time record of 5.9 million TEUs set in 2022.

President and CEO Griff Lynch said the growth makes Savannah as the fastest-growing container gateway on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. He highlighted the port’s resilience amid global challenges, including disruptions at the Suez Canal and extended labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which resulted in a new 6-year contract. “Even in a challenging year, we still found a w…