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  1. Georgia Ports Authority strengthens Savannah's position as a leading logistics hub.
  2. A new terminal is planned for Hutchison Island, a key development supporting the Port of Savannah's growth.

Georgia Ports Authority Secures Permit for 3.5M TEU Terminal at Port of Savannah

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the permit for the Savannah Container Terminal after a three-year review process, according to a report from October 1, 2026. The Georgia Ports Authority will proceed with the construction of the new 3.5 million TEU container terminal on Hutchison Island in Savannah, with work scheduled to begin in January 2028. The facility is expected to be completed in the mid-2030s and will be capable of handling the largest container ships.

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Why it matters

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This new terminal is part of a larger plan for the Port of Savannah to become a 12 million TEU gateway container port, increasing its current capacity of 7.75 million TEU. The Georgia Ports Authority stated that the expansion is intended to strengthen Savannah's position as a leading logistics hub in the region.

A new terminal is planned for Hutchison Island, a key development supporting the Port of Savannah's growth, helping the Georgia Ports Authority strengthen Savannah's position as a leading logistics hub.

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Who's involved

  • Georgia Ports AuthorityGeorgia Ports Authority, which manages and operates the Port of Savannah.
  • Port of SavannahThe Port of Savannah, which will receive the new 3.5 million TEU terminal.
  • Hutchinson IslandHutchison Island, the location where the new terminal will be built in Savannah.
  • SavannahSavannah, the city hosting the expansion of the Port of Savannah.
  • Kevin PriceKevin Price, who announced the terminal approval during the State of the Port of Savannah event.

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