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Impressive Infrastructure

Savannah’s ideal location on the Atlantic Ocean in the southeastern part of the United States puts 62 percent of the U.S. population within a two-day drive by ground, water, rail or air.
Just as any successful business has many moving parts, infrastructure in the Savannah region comprises a multitude of critical factors that all come together for the ideal offering. But it’s not enough to just ‘have’ an impressive infrastructure; we are continually seeking ways to improve it as well.

Port of Savannah at a Glance

Operated by the Georgia Ports Authority, the Port of Savannah is home to the largest single-terminal container facility of its kind in North America and is the third busiest container port gateway in the nation serving 37 weekly services, the most in the U.S. South Atlantic. The Port of Savannah handled 5.7 million TEUs in 2025 and will reach 7.5 million TEUs capacity by 2030. The port is located within 300 miles of 37.2 million residents, 11 major metro areas, eight major international airports and five major ports.

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Port of Savannah is the busiest container gateway port in the nation

GA Ports Authority, 2026

2,856

reefer rack plugs
at Port of Savannah

GA Ports Authority, 2022

10,000

feet of contiguous berth
space at Port of Savannah

GA Ports Authority, 2026

Investment in the Port of Savannah brings growth and opportunity

Georgia Ports is in the midst of a self-financed, $4.5 billion port and inland infrastructure plan.

“We are always focused on growth. We want to go above and beyond to build a port that handles both future growth and supply chain disruption. We are creating a safe, trusted harbor for your cargo. Leadership is being able to see what’s coming and staying ahead of it,” said Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch. “At the Georgia Ports, we are building a resilient link in the global logistics chain, one that is ready to withstand any future challenges.”

A few infrastructure projects in progress or planned include a new $29 million exit ramp for truckers direct to the highway means no traffic lights from Ocean Terminal in Savannah all the way to Atlanta. The Talmadge River bridge over the Savannah River will be heightened by the Georgia Department of Transportation to allow larger container ships into the port. The future Savannah Container Terminal on Hutchison Island will create three new big ship berths when completed. These ship berth improvements combined with the recent Garden City Terminal berth one project (which opened in 2023) will deliver a total of 12 big ship berths, representing a 100% increase in big ship berth capacity over the next six years and significantly increase, yard, gate and rail capabilities.

SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is Georgia’s second-busiest airport with 33 non-stop destinations and 70+ daily direct flights to locations including a 35 minute flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest and most efficient passenger airport.

In 2025, for the sixth year in a row, the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport was named the #1 airport in the U.S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The airport, which is conveniently located off I-95 just 15 miles from downtown Savannah, boasts the convenient, modern features you’ve come to expect at a larger airport without the congestion and long lines.

Center of Innovation for Logistics in Savannah

The Center of Innovation for Logistics for the State of Georgia is located in Savannah and was created to help companies take advantage of the region’s world-class logistics industry in order to improve supply chain efficiencies, support growth and increase global competitiveness. The Center connects companies to technical industry expertise, collaborative research and partnerships that cargo-owning companies need. Exclusive to Georgia, the Center collaborates with companies that currently ship to or from Georgia, as well as those looking to locate in Georgia to deploy the world’s best multi-modal logistics for supply chain success.

Interstates

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major U.S. Interstates,
I-95 and I-16, serve
the Savannah region

Even though Georgia already has one of the highest over-the-road weight allowances for southeast states, Georgia state government remains uniquely committed to continued improvements to our roads to make them more efficient and safer for businesses and civilians. Of key importance to high-capacity freight trucks are upcoming enhancements to the Interstate 95 and Interstate 16 connectors making it easier and faster for these large vehicles to enter and exit the region and keep the economy moving with them.

Most extensive rail network in the southeast

There are two, class-one railroads on the Port of Savannah terminal: CSX and Norfolk Southern.The state of Georgia has 24 short-line rail companies covering 5,000 miles of track. Savannah has access to short line carriers and is a major stop on Amtrak’s Atlantic Coast service between New York and Miami. The Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah is the South Atlantic region’s busiest intermodal gateway, handling 42 trains per week of import and export cargo. The new Mason Mega Rail delivers the largest intermodal rail facility for a port authority in North America.

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Class I railroads
on terminal at the
Port of Savannah

GA Ports Authority, 2026

One of the hottest industrial real estate markets in the nation

In Q4 2022, the Savannah region had more than 19 million square feet under construction.

Industrial Market Report Q4 2025

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