Savannah, Ga., — Colonial Terminals announced the opening of Foundation 3, a new breakbulk facility on the Savannah River and the latest addition to its terminal network, expanding the company’s capabilities to serve customers moving cargo throughout the Southeast and beyond.
The approximately 25-acre terminal strengthens Colonial Terminals’ ability to provide integrated marine, rail, trucking and storage solutions while increasing breakbulk capacity in one of the nation’s fastest-growing logistics markets. With direct vessel access, Class I rail service through Norfolk Southern and convenient access to Interstate 16 and Interstate 95, Foundation 3 provides customers with greater flexibility and efficiency in moving cargo through the Port of Savannah region.
While Savannah has earned recognition as one of the nation’s premier container gateways, Colonial Terminals remains committed to ensuring the region is equally positioned to serve the bulk and breakbulk cargo markets. Foundation 3 advances that vision by providing dedicated infrastructure, multimodal connectivity and specialized capabilities that strengthen Savannah’s role as a diversified maritime and logistics hub.
“Foundation 3 reflects our continued commitment to investing in the infrastructure, capabilities and services our customers need to grow,” said Troy Gouger, vice president of operations of Colonial Terminals. “This facility expands our ability to deliver reliable, multimodal solutions while further strengthening Savannah’s position as a premier gateway for breakbulk and industrial cargo. We believe customers moving bulk and breakbulk commodities deserve the same world-class logistics options and connectivity that have made Savannah a leader in containerized trade.”
As supply chains continue to evolve, shippers increasingly seek facilities that can connect cargo seamlessly across multiple transportation modes. Foundation 3 was developed to meet that demand, offering customers a single location where cargo can move efficiently between vessel, rail, truck, and warehouse operations.
The facility features an 810-foot heavy-capacity dock capable of accommodating a wide range of breakbulk and project cargo vessels. An onsite rail yard with more than 14,000 feet of track, terminal-operated switching services and rail-served warehouse access further enhances the facility’s ability to support efficient cargo movement. Foundation 3 is designed to support 24-hour operations, providing customers with flexibility to meet demanding schedules and supply chain requirements.
Storage capabilities include two warehouses totaling 130,000 square feet, including a newly renovated dockside warehouse, as well as a 75,000-square-foot concrete storage area for outdoor cargo. Additional adjacent acreage provides opportunities for future growth as customer needs evolve.
Foundation 3 is equipped to handle a diverse range of commodities, including steel, forest products, project cargo, palletized products, super sacks, and other general cargo. Both union and non-union stevedoring services are available, allowing Colonial Terminals to tailor services to customer and cargo requirements.
The opening of Foundation 3 represents Colonial Terminals’ ongoing investment in the future of Savannah’s maritime and logistics industry. As global trade patterns continue to evolve, the facility positions the company to better serve customers while supporting the movement of cargo through one of the Southeast’s most important transportation corridors.
About Colonial Terminals
Colonial Terminals, Inc. (CTI) is an industry leader in the handling and storage of liquid and dry bulk products. Colonial Terminals began operations in 1934 with the construction of a 21-acre, deep-water terminal located on the Savannah River to serve the burgeoning import and export, petroleum storage market. Today, Colonial Terminals owns and operates the largest independent liquid and dry bulk storage facilities with breakbulk capability in the Southeastern United States. Colonial Terminals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc. www.colonialterminals.com
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