Commemorating 80 Years of the Georgia Ports Authority

A resolution recognizing the significance of the Georgia Ports Authority’s 80th anniversary, highlighting its impact on the state’s economy and global commerce.

Established in 1945

The Georgia Ports Authority was established in 1945 and will mark 80 years of service in 2025 as a cornerstone of Georgia’s economy and a driver of global commerce.

With its main operations at the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick, the Georgia Ports Authority has transformed Georgia into a global gateway for trade and a national leader in logistics and port efficiency.

Economic Impact

Supports more than 609,000 jobs statewide, generating $40,000,000,000 in income,
$171,000,000,000 in business revenue annually, and contributing $5,300,000,000 in State and local tax revenues.
Container traffic has grown by 784 percent since 1995, with Savannah becoming the fastest-growing port on the United States East and Gulf Coast in 2024,
handling approximately 5,600,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit containers per year.
The Georgia Ports Authority continues to operate efficiently, handling 14,000 to 16,000 truck moves daily
with some truckers completing 6 to 8 trips per day, and single container moves taking as little as 35 minutes.

Investments and Future Plans

The Georgia Ports Authority has invested $3,200,000,000 over the last decade to modernize and expand its facilities,
with an additional $4,500,000,000 planned over the next 10 years to meet rising demand.
By 2030, the Georgia Ports Authority plans to double Savannah’s ship berths, expand container storage, add truck lanes,
enhance on-dock rail services, deepen the harbor, and raise the Talmadge Bridge to accommodate larger vessels.

Community Support

The Georgia Ports Authority has committed $6,000,000 toward housing support for communities near the ports
and operates the YES+ program, now in its seventh year, to train high school graduates for long-term careers in the maritime industry.

Conclusion

Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the Georgia Ports Authority for 80 years of strengthening Georgia’s economy and connecting the State to global commerce;
(2) commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Georgia Ports Authority.

Read the full resolution at: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hres437ih