Savannah paves way for 50% increase

The port of Savannah has completed an expansion to accommodate double-digit growth. Phase one of the pavement upgrade to Container Berth 3 is also complete thus improving capacity by continuing the ports plan to switch the terminal to a stacked operation. The Phase one capacity-upgrade of Gate 3 is also complete. When Gate 3 is complete later this year, it will allow the port to increase its total gate capacity by 50% By September, Phase two of both projects will be completed, further adding to terminal and gate capacity. ” As we have experienced doubledigit growth, we have simultaneously reduced turn times and truck congestion by making these improvements, ” says Doug J. Marchand, Executive Director of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).