{"689748":{"#nid":"689748","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice For Atlanta, Memphis And Nashville","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new study conducted by researchers with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E shows that the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gaports.com\/facilities\/port-of-savannah\/\u0022\u003EPort of Savannah\u003C\/a\u003E is the most cost-effective and reliable gateway for cargo destined for Atlanta, Memphis, and Nashville. According to the research, shippers can save more than $1,000 per container by routing freight through Savannah instead of West Coast ports, when evaluating full end-to-end supply chain costs and transit reliability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study emphasizes that gateway decisions should not be based solely on ocean rates or sailing time. While trans-Pacific routes to the West Coast are shorter at sea, researchers found that congestion, cargo rehandling, and inland transportation complexity often introduce delays and variability. In contrast, Savannah\u0027s efficient port operations, on-terminal rail service, and direct interstate access help offset longer ocean voyages with faster inland movement and greater predictability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers analyzed vessel and inland transportation data from ten Asian ports to the three Southeastern markets. Their findings showed that Savannah\u0027s reliable port processing and inland logistics significantly reduce congestion exposure and transit variability, making it a more dependable gateway for shippers seeking consistent delivery performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study was conducted by Georgia Tech faculty and PhD students at the Institute\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/picenter.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPhysical Internet Center\u003C\/a\u003E and reinforces previous Atlanta-focused research demonstrating similar benefits of East Coast routing. The findings support the growing role of the Port of Savannah as a strategic gateway for U.S. supply chains serving inland Southeast markets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the original press release from the Georgia Ports Authority here:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gaports.com\/press-releases\/georgia-tech-research-shows-east-coast-gateway-best-choice-for-atlanta-memphis-and-nashville\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech research shows East Coast gateway best choice for Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have found that routing cargo through the Port of Savannah offers significant cost savings and more reliable transit for shipments bound for Atlanta, Memphis, and Nashville, outperforming traditional West Coast gateways in total landed cost and consistency.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Independent study shows Savannah saves shippers $1,000 per container compared to West Coast ports."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2026-04-14 18:02:30","changed_gmt":"2026-04-14 18:11:05","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Savannah, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679945":{"id":"679945","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice For Atlanta, Memphis And Nashville","body":null,"created":"1776188877","gmt_created":"2026-04-14 17:47:57","changed":"1776189100","gmt_changed":"2026-04-14 17:51:40","alt":"Railroad yard serving the Georgia Ports Authority with more than 6 railroad lanes with one engine towing a long line of intermodal containers.","file":{"fid":"264170","name":"260409-GPA-GA-Tech-Study-.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/14\/260409-GPA-GA-Tech-Study-.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/14\/260409-GPA-GA-Tech-Study-.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":541590,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/14\/260409-GPA-GA-Tech-Study-.jpg?itok=RnLPxWpp"}}},"media_ids":["679945"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/news\/scl-study-shows-savannah-beats-west-coast-cost-reliability-atlanta-cargo","title":"SCL Study Shows Savannah Beats West Coast on Cost, Reliability for Atlanta Cargo"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"194609","name":"Industry"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194848","name":"shipping costs"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003Einfo@scl.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}