Port beefing up container capacity

Five new rubber-tired gantry cranes arrive at the Port of Savannah on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. The Georgia Ports Authority Board approved on Dec. 6 the purchase of nine additional RTGs, for a total of 29 to be delivered. (GPA photo) Cargo continues to move in, out of GPA...

Ports make major infrastructure investment

The Georgia Ports Authority has approved projects to increase annual capacity at the Port of Savannah beyond 6 million 20-foot equivalent container units. In 2020, the Port of Savannah handled 4.7 million TEUs of cargo. (Georgia Ports Authority / Jeremy Polston) Ports...

Hinesville MSA ranked #6 of 392

Hinesville MSA among top 10 for job growth in 2020   Despite the Covid-19 pandemic that beat up economies worldwide, and nearly doubled unemployment in the Hinesville area, the number of people employed in the area was actually up as 2020 was nearing its close,...

Work on new industry spotlighted

Flooring poured for the new building in Tradeport East Business Center is starting to show the scope of the 1.4 million square foot project. Home Meridian International, part of Hooker Furniture, will occupy most of the building. The 1.5 million SF Target distribution...