Overview
The Port of Savannah is one of the busiest container ports in the U.S. Its Garden City Terminal is the largest single-terminal container facility in North America.
History
The Georgia Ports Authority was created in 1945 and grew the port steadily, with major expansion in recent decades.
Today
The port and the warehouses and distribution centers around it employ many thousands. Regulated terminals generally require a TWIC card.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.