Sustainability Timeline

Georgia Ports Authority is committed to conducting port operations in an efficient and environmentally respectful manner. We continually improve our operations and facilities with these goals in mind. See what GPA is doing to reduce emissions and to help our community.

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2023
Single asset provider will improve benefits

Single asset provider will improve benefits

Georgia Steamship and Garden City Terminal West will use electric RTGs

Georgia Steamship and Garden City Terminal West will use electric RTGs

2022
SIU will reduce turn around time by tracking real-time moves

SIU will reduce turn around time by tracking real-time moves

GPA stevedore partners combine to form Gateway Terminals

GPA stevedore partners combine to form Gateway Terminals

Dedication of Live Oak Park

Dedication of Live Oak Park

2020
Funding agreement with Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Funding agreement with Tybee Island Marine Science Center

2018
Appalachian Regional Port uses electric rubber-tired gantry cranes

Appalachian Regional Port uses electric rubber-tired gantry cranes

GPA, IIT, GCIL sign MOU to support logistics industry

GPA, IIT, GCIL sign MOU to support logistics industry

Georgia Ports launches YES program

Georgia Ports launches YES program

Mason Mega Rail uses electric rail-mounted gantries to reduce commuter idling

Mason Mega Rail uses electric rail-mounted gantries to reduce commuter idling

2017
GPA won Atlanta E3 Award for Appalachian Regional Port

GPA won Atlanta E3 Award for Appalachian Regional Port

2016
Synthetic lubricants reduce gallons and extend oil change intervals

Synthetic lubricants reduce gallons and extend oil change intervals

Jimmy Deloach connector connects Garden City Terminal to Interstate 95

Jimmy Deloach connector connects Garden City Terminal to Interstate 95

GPA Text Alert system begins

GPA Text Alert system begins

2015
GPA conducted an electric jockey truck test

GPA conducted an electric jockey truck test

GPA implemented General Cargo System software to provide real-time freight tracking

GPA implemented General Cargo System software to provide real-time freight tracking

2014
The Port of Savannah began handling fruit from South America

The Port of Savannah began handling fruit from South America

GPA was awarded as Community Leadership winner

GPA was awarded as Community Leadership winner

GPA retrofitted 11 switch locomotives to reduce idling

GPA retrofitted 11 switch locomotives to reduce idling

GPA has aided private truck operators

GPA has aided private truck operators