Georgia Ports Plan $5B Auto Infrastructure Expansion

Georgia plans nearly $5 billion in port improvements over the next decade, including five new container berths in Savannah and expanded vehicle-shipping capacity in Brunswick, as automakers invest across the state. At Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island, a fourth roll-on/roll-off berth is 60% complete and expected to open in December 2027, accommodating car carriers that can transport more than 10,800 vehicles. The port’s three existing vehicle berths handled 50 vessel calls in October, and Brunswick handled 779,000 vehicles last year. The investments respond to a growing automotive industry that includes Hyundai’s planned 8,500 jobs near Savannah, Rivian’s $5 billion plant, Audi’s planned $4 billion facility near Macon, and Kia’s established Georgia factory. Port officials say the added capacity will support supply-chain competitiveness and future growth in vehicle and machinery shipments.