US EditionGeorgia Ports' Economic Impact
Georgia's deep-water ports generated $174 billion in sales and supported 651,000 jobs in fiscal 2024, contributing $77 billion to the state's GDP, a 7% increase from last year.
- On Tuesday, the Georgia Ports Authority reported trade through Georgia's deepwater ports supported over 650,000 jobs in fiscal year 2024, generating $10 billion in federal taxes.
- As powerful economic drivers, the ports of Savannah and Brunswick foster economic growth across Georgia, supporting numerous industries and job creation.
- The study found the ports generated $43 billion in income, a 7.5% increase from fiscal 2023, and yielded $10 billion in federal taxes plus $3 billion in state and local taxes annually.
- Employment data show statewide port-related jobs grew by 7% in fiscal 2024, the Selig Center for Economic Growth found.
- The Selig Center found the ports contributed $77 billion to Georgia's GDP, a 7% or $5 billion rise from FY2023, and Port of Brunswick handled 901,000 roll-on/roll-off units, highlighting automotive cargo strength.
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Jobs and Sales Up at Georgia’s Ports
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s port activity comprises 12% of the state’s employment or 650,965 full and part-time jobs, according to an economic impact study. The number of positions increased by 7% in fiscal year 2024 when compared to the previous year, according to the study compiled by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the […] The post Jobs and Sales Up at Georgia’s Ports appeared first on The Georgia Sun.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Georgia ports' economic impact on the rise
ATLANTA — Trade through Georgia's ports supported 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the state during the last fiscal year, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.
Henry Herald
Georgia ports’ economic impact on the rise
ATLANTA – Trade through Georgia’s ports supported 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the state during the last fiscal year, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday. The number of statewide jobs grew by 41,770 in fiscal 2024, up 7% from…
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