The Port of Savannah handled a record 3.14 million TEU in FY14, up 6.3 per cent or 186,567 TEU year on year, marking the first time the port has surpassed the three million TEU mark in a single year, according to Shipping Gazette.
Overall, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) moved more than 29 million tonnes of cargo, as well as more than 700,000 auto and machinery units in the financial year.
In ro-ro, the GPA's Port of Brunswick's dedicated auto and machinery terminal moved 674,327 units. Savannah's Ocean Terminal added another 26,375 for a record total of 700,702 units.
GPA ro-ro cargo improved by 63,760 units or 10 per cent on the year. Breakbulk cargo saw a gain of 5.2 per cent to reach 2.63 million tonnes as bulk cargo rose 8.4 per cent 2.73 million tonnes.
"Our ports support a broad range of industries, ranging from forestry and food production to auto manufacturing and retail," said GPA executive director Curtis Foltz.
"The additional cargo attracted to Georgia in FY14 speaks to the powerful and growing impact Georgia's ports have on the state and region." he said.
Overall, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) moved more than 29 million tonnes of cargo, as well as more than 700,000 auto and machinery units in the financial year.
In ro-ro, the GPA's Port of Brunswick's dedicated auto and machinery terminal moved 674,327 units. Savannah's Ocean Terminal added another 26,375 for a record total of 700,702 units.
GPA ro-ro cargo improved by 63,760 units or 10 per cent on the year. Breakbulk cargo saw a gain of 5.2 per cent to reach 2.63 million tonnes as bulk cargo rose 8.4 per cent 2.73 million tonnes.
"Our ports support a broad range of industries, ranging from forestry and food production to auto manufacturing and retail," said GPA executive director Curtis Foltz.
"The additional cargo attracted to Georgia in FY14 speaks to the powerful and growing impact Georgia's ports have on the state and region." he said.