This week, officials opened a new inland terminal in northeastern Georgia in a move to boost the state’s supply chain performance.
On October 29, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) officially opened the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port in a ceremony at the site.
The facility has a capacity of 200,000 containers per year and is accessible to trucks from Interstates 85 and 985.
“Georgia’s ports are a major reason companies choose to invest and create jobs here, and the Gainesville Inland Port brings that advantage directly to Northeast Georgia,” said Gov. Kemp. “Connecting this region to the Port of Savannah with new supply chain options makes it easier for Georgia businesses to reach customers around the world and helps ease congestion on our highways.”
The Georgia Ports Authority said that the new facility is expected to shift tens of thousands of containers to rail and reduce truck traffic:
“Customers can now choose rail for greater affordability and for heavier loads, or truck-only for faster transit. The Georgia Ports Authority expects to shift 26,000 containers to rail in the terminal’s first year of operation, improving emissions and reducing trucks on Atlanta and Georgia highways.“
“GPA’s new inland terminal is another important investment in Georgia’s statewide logistics network,” said Georgia Ports Chairman Alec Poitevint. “We appreciate Gov. Kemp, the General Assembly and Georgia DOT for their work keeping that network strong across the Peach State.”
“We are working with customers and the logistics community to create more business opportunities for them. The City of Gainesville and Hall County leadership have been excellent to work with and we’re confident in the future there,” added Georgia Ports President Kevin Price.
