Source: Marine Log
The Port of Savannah today welcomed the 15,072 TEU CMA CGM Brazil, the largest ship to ever call the U.S. East Coast. A total of 5,600 TEU of containers will be moved on and off the giant ship during its call at Savannah.
In August, Savannah moved more containers over its docks, more cargo through its rail yards and more trade in and out of its inland terminals than at any other point in its 75-year history.
“It is clear that our efforts to expand capacity and reach are taking hold,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. “Frankly, we weren’t expecting to experience record volumes during this pandemic, but thanks to our employees, the ILA and all of our partners who pulled together and our customers who believe in us, this announcement is possible today.”
Last month, the GPA moved a total 441,600 TEU, an increase of one percent, or 3,850 TEU, compared to August 2019, when the previous record was set.
“The numbers cement Savannah’s position as one of the key hub ports in global trade,” said GPA Board Chairman Will McKnight. “The combination of big ship efficiency, our landside infrastructure and the soon-to-be-completed harbor deepening make Georgia the logical choice for American farms and factories competing in the global marketplace. The Port of Savannah stands ready to support the nation’s exporters as our economy regains momentum.”
“Our success in August was due in part to retailers replenishing inventories and preparing for the holidays,” Lynch said. “The longer-term trend of Savannah’s increasing market share is the result of the port’s fundamental strengths – a central location, more space and transformative infrastructure investment both on- and off-terminal to accommodate growth.”
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