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GEORGIA TRADE AND LOGISTICS
Global trade lanes are shifting faster than many logistics networks can keep up. However, this is not the case in Georgia.
Few states are positioned to capitalize on this rapid transformation as effectively as Georgia. With the Port of Savannah— the fastest-growing container gateway on the East Coast— as well as the Port of Brunswick, a booming industrial real estate market, and one of the most strategically located rail networks in the United States, Georgia has emerged as a dominant force in American freight movement.
Globally, the broadly defined logistics market reached $ 11.23 trillion in 2025, and analysts expect it to surpass $ 23 trillion by 2034, according to a recent report from Precedence Research. DHL’ s 2025 Global Connectedness Report noted that 54 % of logistics executives expect trade growth to strengthen in 2026, and KPMG’ s 2025 Global Supply Chain Trends Survey reported that 51 % of global supply chain leaders are planning major sourcing shifts.
These industry outlooks and achievements spell opportunity for Georgia.
A large cog in both the global and national logistics machines, Georgia ranked 7th nationally for total international trade value in 2025, moving $ 168.4 billion in combined imports and exports through its ports and across border crossings, according to US Census Bureau data.
The state is preparing aggressively for the next decade of freight growth.
Shifting trade flows One of the most significant global shifts is the rapid expansion of manufacturing in India and Southeast Asia. Edward Fulford, manager of media relations at the Georgia Ports Authority( GPA), explained how this trend is reshaping cargo flows into Savannah.“ The growth of manufacturing in Southeast Asia presents a major opportunity for the Port of Savannah,” he said.“ Sourcing from India helps US companies diversify supply chains and offers a cost-competitive procurement strategy.”
India’ s population is nearing 1.5 billion and the country is projected to become the world’ s fourth-largest economy in 2026, with GDP growth of 6.5 %, according to the World Bank. The Port of Savannah is capitalizing on that momentum with six weekly direct India services and 10 total connections to the
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