Predictability, speed to rail aid logistics managers
SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 16, 2025 – The Port of Savannah is up to eight days faster for India cargo moving to inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas, compared to West Coast ports.
Six weekly vessel services provide direct connections between Savannah and India, while a total of ten services connect Savannah to the Indian Subcontinent. Twelve ocean carriers serve Savannah-Indian Subcontinent routes, with ocean transit times as short as 29 days. Direct port connections include Hazira, Mumbai/Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Pipavav. Additional calls within the region include Colombo, Sri Lanka and Port Qasim, Pakistan.
The Port of Savannah’s industry-leading speed to rail has enabled GPA’s 1-2-3 Strategy, providing third-day availability of cargo at many inland markets: First day offload from vessel, second day on rail, third day at destination.
Rail dwell in Savannah averages just over one day. That compares to a wait time of more than a week between vessel offload and departing train at some other U.S. gateways.
The Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal is the largest on-terminal rail facility in the Western Hemisphere. The 85-acre rail yard has 42 trains per week, served by both Class I railroads operating in the Eastern U.S. – Norfolk Southern and CSX, which provide double stack rail service to all inland markets served by Savannah.
Top exports via Savannah to India include commodities such as forest products, resins and rubber, and iron and steel. Top import commodities include textiles, minerals and machinery.
About Georgia Ports
Georgia’s ports and inland terminals support more than 561,000 jobs throughout the state annually, contributing $33 billion in income, $140 billion in revenue and $3.8 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia’s economy. GPA anticipates investing $4.2 billion in the next ten years as part of its port master plan to expand cargo handling capabilities to support future supply chain requirements. As part of GPA’s community engagement efforts, $6 million will be donated to communities located near the Port of Savannah to support a multi-year, local workforce housing initiative. CNBC ranked Georgia #1 in the U.S. for infrastructure in America’s Top States for Business in 2024. Area Development – a site selection news outlet for the U.S., has ranked Georgia as the Top State to Do Business for 11 consecutive years. For further information, visit gaports.com or contact Tom Boyd, Chief Communications Officer, [email protected] 912-964-3884.
