Brunswick Now Busiest Port for Cars, Heavy Equipment

Colonel’s Island Terminal at Georgia’s Port of Brunswick has become the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of cargo last year. Georgia Ports president and CEO Griff Lynch announced the news at the Brunswick State of the Port event this week.

The port handled 901,912 units of autos and heavy equipment in 2024, aided by the Georgia Port Authority’s (GPA) $262 million investment in specialized storage space and processing capacity. The investments facilitated a 13.3% increase in autos and a 160% increase in heavy equipment, including farm and construction equipment. The port has commenced construction on a new railyard and is planning a berth for car-carrying ships that should open in 2027.