October 13, 2026
The Port of Savannah announced it achieved a record September for container volumes, moving 504,015 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month, an increase of 3.7 percent compared to September 2025.
Georgia Ports' September performance brings the first quarter of its fiscal year to more than 1.5 million TEUs, up 40,560 TEUs or 2.7 percent. The quarter represents the second-best quarter in the company's history (trailing only fiscal year 2023 Q1). Appalachian Regional Port volumes were up 13% for the first quarter of the fiscal year compared to the same period last year.
Strong consumer spending and an extended peak season supported Georgia Ports Authority's September trade growth. Peak volumes were pushed into September because of typhoon-related delays at Asian ports. Ocean carriers took advantage of Savannah's fluid operations and proximity to major retail distribution centers in September. Import loads led Savannah's volume growth, increasing by 5.5 percent compared to September 2025.
The Port of Brunswick handled 43,415 units of total Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in September, a decrease of 22 percent compared to the same month last year. Heavy machinery accounted for 3,754 RoRo units last month, compared to 3,359 in September 2025, for an increase of nearly 12 percent. Global market conditions for vehicle manufacturers remain competitive.
Source: Georgia Ports Authority