Shipping in the Port of Savannah

Shipping in the Port of Savannah. . Savannah's port is one of the busiest in the United States. The terminals that serve the port are only surpassed in East Coast trade volume by the combined ports of New York and New Jersey. Some of the world's largest merchant vessels bring in cargos from Asia, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and Africa and return with American commodities. Much of this freight is handled as containerized cargo. The Port of Savannah welcomes over 3,000 vessels per year. . Hapag- Lloyd Flag . Maersk-Sealand Flag . NYK Lines Flag . [ Picture Included ] . A variety of ships travel the Savannah River. In addition to private boats and stern-wheelers, container vessels from a number of shipping lines including Maersk- Sealand, NYK and Hapag-Lloyd, transport cargo to and from terminals. . Tugs Assist with Navigation and Docking . [Picture included} . Tugs play a critical role in the maritime commerce of Savannah. Without their meticulous guidence, large ships could not maneuver in the tight bends and turning basins of the Savannah River. . LNG Ship . [Picture included} . Downriver below Savannah, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers can be seen with their distinctive half globes aligned on deck. . Container Ship . [Picture included} . Inbound and outbound ships pass within yards of River Street and provide a unique view of international vessel traffic. . Cranes at the Port of Savannah . [Picture included} . Port of Savannah exports include forestry and solid wood goods, steel, automobiles and industrial equipment. Today, these items are shipped from terminals controlled by the Georgia Ports Authority in conjunction with nearby private distribution centers owned by Target, IKEA, Heineken, Home Depot, Pier One, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Dollar Tree and Best Buy. A complex network of rail lines and direct access to the interstate supports the terminals. The port generates over 286,000 jobs and $6.3 billion in annual revenue. . Roll on-Roll off . [Picture included} . In addition to container ships, the port is equipped to handle RoRo ( Roll on-Roll off ) vessels that transport motor vehicles. . This historical marker was erected in 2009 by U.S. Dept. Of Transportation Federal Highway Administration,Georgia Dept. of Transportation. It is in Savannah in Chatham County Georgia