Port of Savannah Improvements 

The Port of Savannah had a very busy summer, although experts predict a slowdown for quarter four of 2022. Overall imports continue to increase by roughly 9% each year.  

The Port of Savannah is undergoing major improvements to accommodate additional shipments and move larger amounts of consumer goods through the port.  

The first change is that the port is expanding the Garden City Terminal to handle six 14,000-TEU ships simultaneously. As the third-largest container gateway in the U.S., this will allow the port to funnel a much higher volume of Asia imports into the U.S. The entity making the changes is the Georgia Ports Authority which is in charge of the Garden City Terminal 

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and works in conjunction with the Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern Railway, and CSX Transportation.  

Additional changes include adding new rail and berth projects to boost the total number of ship-to-shore cranes. The expansion plans will improve efficiency and expand the port’s ability to handle more freight and quickly move higher volumes of goods through the gateway. Additionally, the port authority is changing its rules about storing empty containers (lowering the number of allowed empty containers) to use the limited space more efficiently. 

For the past twenty years, the Port of Savannah has grown to become the third largest port in the world by attracting big box retailers and product distributors. The proposed expansion will continue to allow the Port of Savannah to dominate within the realm of e-commerce and intermodal rail, making it an essential link in the global supply chain.  

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What are Railroad Sidings?

Railroad sidings are low-speed railroad tracks situated near but separate from high-speed tracks. They may connect with other sidings or through main tracks that carry cargo. The rails are lighter weight, meant for lower speeds and less traffic.

Often railroad sidings are used to unload and load railway cars. They are also used for stabling and storing vehicles and storing rolling stock. Additionally, railroad siding warehouses are used in conjunction with these rails and store goods for transportation. Logistic companies can use railroad sidings to transfer goods from point A to point B with warehouse stops in between. 

The Benefits of Railroad Sidings

Because these railroads are separate from commercial railways, they can be used specifically for the transfer of goods very economically without using other modes of transportation. As a result, the process is simpler and more affordable. Additionally, fewer truckers on the road mean less congestion, lower fuel costs, and less road damage to roadways and highways. 

It’s a streamlined method of transporting goods quicker and easier without the usual hassles. Railway sidings have been underused because trucking, shipping, and air freight took precedence. However, with the economic downturn and rising costs, railroad sidings are re-emerging as a viable solution. 

Using railroad sidings also positively impacts the environment because it uses fuel-efficient trains, reducing greenhouse gases by 75%. A single locomotive can carry as many goods as hundreds of trucks. It’s a cost-effective, incredibly efficient mode of transportation for merchandise. 

Contact Southern Companies today if you want to learn more about using railroad sidings to move your products.

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