Gainesville Inland Port Opens, Targeting 26,000 Containers by Rail

Georgia opened the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port, a 104-acre rail terminal connecting Northeast Georgia businesses with the Port of Savannah through Norfolk Southern service. The Georgia Ports Authority expects the facility to shift 26,000 containers from truck to rail in its first year, easing highway congestion and reducing emissions while offering shippers a lower-cost option for heavier loads. The terminal can handle up to 200,000 containers annually and serves a region with more than 300 manufacturers; imports include retail goods and manufacturing components, while exports include farm, forest and manufactured products. Officials say the port strengthens the region’s logistics network and supports continued economic growth.