SAVANNAH – Following Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) letter of support, the Federal Railroad Administration today awarded $26.5 million to the Georgia Ports Authority for construction of a new rail yard at the Port of Brunswick’s Colonel Island Auto Terminal.
As the fastest growing Ro/Ro port in the nation, this funding will allow the Port of Brunswick to handle the increased volume of U.S. automotive exports and imports moving through it, while fostering sustainable growth, safety, and environmental stewardship.
“The entire nation will benefit from this investment in one of the most efficiently run and heavily utilized ports in the country,” said Rep. Carter. “Georgia’s ports are the economic engine of the southeast. By increasing their capacity to handle the growth of our state’s automotive industry, we will strengthen our economy, create jobs, and export American-made vehicles worldwide.”
This grant is funded through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.
