Savannah Port Plans 3.5M TEU Terminal to Boost US Capacity

Oct 19, 2026

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The Port of Savannah is planning to construct a new 3.5 million TEU container terminal that will increase the port's total annual handling capacity to 12 million TEUs. This expansion addresses growing demand for container capacity along the US East Coast and represents a significant infrastructure investment in regional shipping capability.

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