Savannah Handles Record 504,015 TEUs in September
Container volumes rose 3.7% year over year, while the Georgia Ports Authority’s fiscal first quarter exceeded 1.5 million TEUs.
The Port of Savannah handled a September record of 504,015 twenty-foot equivalent units, Georgia Ports Authority reported October 7, 2026. Volume increased 3.7% compared with September 2025.
The authority’s fiscal first quarter exceeded 1.5 million TEUs, up 2.7% year over year. The Appalachian Regional Port also reported a 13% increase. The figures provide a current indicator of cargo activity across the port network.
Key details
- Reporting period: September 2026; these are completed monthly volumes, not a future forecast.
- Road access: GPA says the Brampton Road Connector opened in July, adding a truck route to Garden City Terminal Gate 3.
- Planning use: Network throughput does not establish an individual shipment’s availability or terminal appointment.
Next steps
Cargo owners, carriers and drayage operators should confirm terminal-specific operating conditions and route arrangements before dispatching trucks. Use GPA’s Customer Experience team for service inquiries and shipment-related guidance.
Contacts & resources
Customer service: 912-963-5526. GPA volume announcement — October 7, 2026. The report is an operating update and does not announce a new construction tender.
Details reviewed October 10, 2026. Check linked official updates before acting.
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