The Port of Savannah handled 504,015 TEUs in September, setting a new record for the month as container volumes increased 3.7% compared with September 2025.
The latest figures pushed Georgia Ports Authority’s container throughput for the first quarter of its fiscal year above 1.5 million TEUs. This represents an increase of 40,560 TEUs, or 2.7%, year on year.
The quarter was the second strongest in Georgia Ports’ history, behind only the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Import containers drove much of the September growth. Loaded imports increased 5.5% compared with the same month last year.
Georgia Ports attributed the performance to strong consumer spending and an extended peak season. Typhoon-related delays at Asian ports also pushed some peak-season cargo into September.
“Thanks to our Georgia Ports employees, Gateway Terminals and the ILA, we are providing world-class service to our customers while handling record volumes,” said Griff Lynch, CEO, Georgia Ports Authority.
Inland volumes also increase
The Appalachian Regional Port also recorded higher activity during the quarter. Volumes at the inland terminal increased 13% compared with the same period last year.
Georgia Ports said Savannah’s proximity to major retail distribution centres and its ability to maintain fluid operations supported container flows during September.
“We know our customers have a choice and we’re thankful for their choosing Georgia Ports. The capital investments we’ve made are now paying off in service levels for our customers and fluidity for our trucking partners,” said Kevin Price, President, Georgia Ports Authority.
Meanwhile, the Port of Brunswick handled 43,415 units of total roll-on/roll-off cargo during September, down 22% year on year.
Heavy machinery provided a stronger result, however, with volumes rising nearly 12% to 3,754 units from 3,359 units in September 2025.
