Inland Ports
Staying ahead of demand, preparing for the future
Streamline cargo flow from truck to rail in one efficient move
Inland ports reduce drayage by quickly moving containers to an intermodal hub for short-term storage and direct rail loading—unlocking high-volume, cost-effective transport in a single trip.
Extends GPA's reach and capacity to meet growing demand
Offers important opportunities for economic development
Stores cargo closer to population centers and major markets
Extends port gates into key markets
Saves millions of truck miles and emissions
Attracts new businesses to the region
Appalachian Regional Port
Located in Crandall, Georgia, the Appalachian Regional Port is a joint effort of the state of Georgia, Murray County, the Georgia Ports Authority and CSX Transportation. The inland rail terminal provides a powerful gateway to global markets.
Bainbridge Terminal
Owned and operated by the Georgia Ports Authority, Bainbridge is conveniently located on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Waterway, or Tri-Rivers System. The facility is equipped to handle a variety of bulk cargo including nitrogen solution, gypsum, ammonium sulfate, urea, cottonseed and cypress bark mulch.
Gainesville Inland Port
The Gainesville Inland Port provides a direct link to the Port of Savannah via Norfolk Southern to Gainesville, Georgia. At full build-out, the rail terminal will feature 18,000 feet of working track. With a top capacity of 200,000 containers per year, the facility will offset 600 roundtrip highway miles for every container moved by rail. Now open.
Frequently Asked Questions
An inland port is a rail-connected logistics hub that extends a seaport’s reach inland, allowing cargo to be transferred between rail and truck closer to its final destination, saving customers time, money and emissions.
Georgia currently operates two inland ports: the Appalachian Regional Port in Crandall, Georgia and the Bainbridge Terminal in Bainbridge, Georgia, with the new Gainesville Inland Port set to open May 4, 2026 in Gainesville, Georgia
They reduce highway congestion, lower transportation costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and provide faster access to global markets.
The Appalachian Regional Port is located in Murray County, Georgia, near Crandall:
Georgia Ports Authority
Appalachian Regional Port
8746 Hwy. 411 North
Crandall, GA 30711
The Bainbridge Terminal primarily handles bulk and breakbulk cargo, supporting agricultural and industrial shipments. The facility is equipped to handle a variety of bulk cargo including nitrogen solution, gypsum, ammonium sulfate, urea, cottonseed and cypress bark mulch.
