Carter secures $53 million for Garden City port

SAVANNAH, GA - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week secured $53 million in Port Infrastructure Development Grants for the Georgia Ports Authority's Lay Berth and Supply Chain Optimization Project in Garden City, Georgia.

Funding from the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration will support a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation and the construction of one lay berth capable of accommodating large container vessels. In addition, the project includes funding for NEPA-related planning for two additional lay berths to be developed in a future funding phase. The project will support critical port expansion and modernization efforts within Georgia's First Congressional District, enhancing the efficiency and capacity of one of the nation's key maritime logistics hubs.

"I am proud to have helped secure $53 million for Georgia's First, continuing President Donald Trump's ongoing commitment to strengthening America's domestic supply chain infrastructure and supporting economic growth through modernized port facilities. The Georgia Ports are the economic engine of the Southeast, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and adding billions of dollars to the state's gross domestic product (GDP)," said Rep. Carter. "This investment in critical infrastructure will help Georgia continue its 12-year streak as the best state in which to do business."

"Vessel sailing schedule reliability is one of the most important performance metrics for ocean carriers. This lay berth project will enable us to significantly improve our berth utilization and productivity in the Port of Savannah," said Griff Lynch, President and CEO, Georgia Ports Authority. "We are grateful for the continued support from Congressman Carter, Senator Warnock and Senator Ossoff."

Read letter of support here.

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