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New Georgia Inland Port to Reduce Atlanta Truck Traffic
The $134 million facility in Gainesville will provide direct rail access to the Port of Savannah.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:53pm
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The new Gainesville Inland Port is expected to significantly reduce truck traffic in the Atlanta region by providing a direct rail link to the Port of Savannah.Gainesville TodayThe Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is opening a new $134 million inland port in Gainesville, Georgia on May 4, 2026. The facility, serviced by Norfolk Southern, will provide direct rail access to the Port of Savannah, giving local manufacturers a cost-effective option to reach global markets and reducing truck traffic in the Atlanta region by an estimated 26,000 roundtrips in the first year.
Why it matters
The new inland port is expected to significantly reduce congestion on Georgia's highways and improve air quality in the Atlanta metro area by replacing long-haul truck trips with more efficient rail transport. It will also strengthen Northeast Georgia's business competitiveness by improving access to global trade.
The details
The Gainesville Inland Port will have a 104-acre terminal and is expected to have a capacity of 200,000 containers per year at full buildout. Port officials say the facility will provide 'direct rail with five day a week service between Northeast Georgia and Savannah', giving shippers an alternative to the 600-mile roundtrip truck route to the coast.
- The Gainesville Inland Port will open on May 4, 2026.
- In the first year, the facility is expected to replace an estimated 26,000 truck roundtrips.
The players
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA)
The state agency that oversees and operates the Port of Savannah and other maritime facilities in Georgia.
Norfolk Southern
The Class I railroad that will provide rail service to the new Gainesville Inland Port.
Griff Lynch
President and CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority.
What they’re saying
“Our new inland rail facility in Gainesville, Georgia, will significantly offset truck traffic congestion in Atlanta and improve air quality by replacing an estimated 26,000 truck roundtrips in the first year alone. We're already seeing positive customer engagement and Norfolk Southern will bring an excellent level of service working together with GPA.”
— Griff Lynch, President and CEO, Georgia Ports Authority
What’s next
The Gainesville Inland Port is scheduled to open on May 4, 2026, and port officials expect it to have a significant impact on reducing truck traffic and emissions in the Atlanta region.
The takeaway
The new Gainesville Inland Port represents an innovative approach to improving freight logistics and sustainability in the Atlanta metro area. By shifting more cargo to rail, the facility will help alleviate highway congestion and air pollution while boosting the competitiveness of Northeast Georgia businesses.
