Brunswick expands storage for RoRo trade

The 50-acre expansion will help Georgia Ports Authority accommodate increased trade crossing the docks at Colonel’s Island Terminal.

“The combination of space to grow global and domestic reach, and quality of service make the Port of Brunswick the nation’s premier gateway for RoRo trade,” said Georgia Ports Authority president and chief executive Griff Lynch.

“With the significant infrastructure investments we’re making at the nation’s largest auto port, GPA is prepared to handle future growth from new and existing customers.”

The expanded capacity will come online in the summer of 2025, and follows the recent addition of more than 120 acres. The move is in response to requests from auto manufacturers seeking to expand their cargo volumes through Georgia, says the port.

The capacity increase is in tandem with projects to improve Brunswick Harbor including maintenance dredging, a bend winder and expanded turning basin.

“Capacity enhancements will complement the US$262 million in auto storage and warehousing recently added at Colonel’s Island – as well as important federal projects planned for Brunswick Harbor,” said GPA board chair Kent Fountain.

“With more than 200 additional acres for expansion, no other RoRo port in the nation has the ability to scale up its operation like Brunswick.”