GPA’s Executive Director Griff Lynch said: “Savannah’s continued strength is a reflection of our customers’ commitment, Georgia’s leadership, and the many dedicated service providers, GPA employees and ILA members who come together every day to achieve great things. The US 's Georgia Port Authority ( GPA ) recorded a 14 % increase in container volumes in March , reaching 355,208 TEU during the month . This marked the company 's 17th consecutive month of growth , with the total for the fiscal year - to - date from July to September at the Port of Atlanta reaching a record of 3.08 million containers . The figures for March also showed a 20 % increase in intermodal rail volumes , breaking GPA 's previous record . The company 's Executive Director credited a strong growth and growing market share for the positive figures .
The US 's Georgia Port Authority ( GPA ) recorded a 14 % increase in container volumes in March , reaching 355,208 TEU during the month . This marked the company 's 17th consecutive month of growth , with the total for the fiscal year - to - date from July to September at the Port of Atlanta reaching a record of 3.08 million containers . The figures for March also showed a 20 % increase in intermodal rail volumes , breaking GPA 's previous record . The company 's Executive Director credited a strong growth and growing market share for the positive figures .