These slides describe how the Georgia Ports Authority have taken steps to preserve their environment, conserve fuel and create jobs.

1. 9 ACRES
of diverse wetlands (at the
Garden City Terminal) are
protected by the GPA.
By directing runoff into wetlands, GPA removes multiple types of pollutants
while providing flood control and habitat protection.

2. 16 UNITS
Silt suspension units are online at the
Garden City Terminal, substantially
reducing the need for maintenance
dredging at the berths.
The silt suspension units produce a low-velocity flow to keep water moving
and reduce siltation that would need to be dredged.

3. 212,000
Turtle hatchlings have been
released into the ocean
thanks to the Caretta
Research Project, a study
sponsored by GPA.
GPA is dedicated to protecting right whales and loggerhead turtles, and to protecting
and preserving tidal marshes.

4. 1,000 ACRES
Runoff from 1,000 acres is treated by GPA’s
storm water system, which captures sediment
and pollutants.
The storm water master plan includes best management practices, reducing
sediment, total suspended solids, oil and nutrients.

5. 1,857,000
Gallons of fuel are saved annually
by electrifying ship-to-shore cranes.
All 27 ship-to-shore cranes at the GPA have been converted from diesel
to electric power.

6. 4 eRTGs
GPA has purchased four
electric rubber-tire gantry
cranes in a pilot program
to reduce fuel consumption.
eRTGs use up to 95% less fuel by only using diesel when moving between
container rows.

7. 6,850,000
Gallons of fuel are saved annually
through energy-saving programs,
electrification and efficient
upgrades.
GPA uses only ultra-low-sulfur diesel and continues to explore the use
of alternative fuel to replace diesel-powered jockey trucks.

8. 4,500,000
Gallons of diesel fuel are saved each
year by using electrified refrigerated
container racks.
GPA has installed 84 electrified refrigerated container racks (2,016 container
slots), avoiding the use of diesel generators and cutting energy costs.

9. 8 MINUTE
Reduction in turn times achieved after
construction of GPA’s Cross Terminal
Roadway.
Technology and infrastructure investments, such as the award-winning five
lane Cross Terminal Roadway, minimize truck idling and turn times.

10. 2,000 lbs
of cargo can be carried 500 miles
by rail on a single gallon of fuel.
The Port of Savannah is the only single terminal operation on the East Coast with
on-terminal access to two Class 1 rail lines: Norfolk Southern and CSX. Moving
freight by rail reduces traffic congestion, energy demand and emissions.

11. 30% LESS
Water is used at GPA’s health and
safety building compared to the
average commercial building.
GPA converted its health and safety offices into a LEED Silver building,
reducing waste, maintenance costs and energy consumption.

12. 59%
Reduction in energy
and cost to light the
container yard through
a high-tech new lighting
system.
To minimize light pollution and wasted energy, GPA uses technology
to remotely schedule on/off system operation and track usage.

13. 20,000 TONS
of recycled crushed concrete were used to construct
the cross terminal roadway
GPA’s single-stream recycling program allows for a variety of recyclables,
thereby keeping products out of landfills.

14. 350,000+
Full- and part-time jobs across the
state are supported by Georgia’s
deepwater ports.
Port operations help preserve Georgia’s manufacturing base, support
Georgia’s agricultural economy and foster growth of the state’s massive
logistics, distribution and warehousing network.