Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens new Brunswick terminal

A new terminal has officially opened at the Port of Brunswick in Georgia, US, helping to enhance operations in the south Atlantic.

A GLOVIS ship at the Port of Brunswick

Operated by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the terminal includes an equipment processing centre (EPC) and vehicle processing centre (VPC). The company has secured a 20-year lease with the Georgia Ports Authority, with options extending up to 30 years, underscoring Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s long-term commitment to the American market.

“We are excited to partner with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and support their long-term growth ambitions here in the US,” said Griff Lynch, president and chief executive, Georgia Ports.

“The Port of Brunswick’s size, scale and world-class facilities will position WW for success with new supply chain opportunities.”

The new facility will play a crucial role in handling increasing domestic and international volumes, with the investment in infrastructure enabling Wallenius Wilhelmsen to meet growing demand.

The terminal integrates a variety of services, including trucking through the company’s sister company KEEN, as well as EPC, VPC and ocean services, which together will improve connectivity and streamline the transport process.

“Brunswick, with its facilities and infrastructure investments, is well-positioned to accommodate further growth in the US,” said John Felitto, chief operating officer, Logistics Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

“Our integrated offering at the terminal showcases our capabilities as an integrated logistics provider.”