The US's Georgia Port Authority (GPA) recorded a 14% increase in container volumes in March, reaching 355,208 TEU during the month. In April, GPA's cargo volume increased by more than 10% compared to March 2017. 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 economy 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 March at the Port of Savannah reaching a record of 3.08 million TEU. 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 economy and growing market share for the positive figures.