Appalachian Regional Port Announced, Expected To Take 50,000 Trucks Off Georgia Highways

Appalachian Regional Port announced, expected to take 50,000 trucks off Georgia highways

CHATSWORTH, Ga. — Atlanta-area drivers and Chattanooga's Volkswagen assembly plant should both benefit from a new "inland port" due to open in 2018 in Murray County, said Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal.

At a ceremony on the county courthouse lawn under a broiling, summer sun, Gov. Deal, the Georgia Ports Authority, Murray County and CSX Transportation officials announced the "Appalachian Regional Port," at which shipping containers will be loaded onto trains and shipped to the Port of Savannah.

When it opens in 2018, it will take 50,000 long-haul trucks off highways in the Atlanta area and elsewhere in Georgia, officials said.

"Just imagine what that does to the traffic patterns all across the state," CSX Senior Vice President Clarence Gooden told the audience.

Deal said Chattanooga Volkswagen representatives were at the ceremony and are interested in shipping parts via rail, instead of by truck.

"Twenty-five years from now, you will all look back and take pride in what is happening today," Deal told the crowd.

The new facility will sit on 42 acres of former cattle pasture on the eastern side of U.S. 411 just north of the unincorporated community of Crandall.

The $24 million port will cost the state $10 million, the Georgia Port Authority $7.5 million, CSX $5.5 million and Murray County $1 million.

But, doesn't it take trucks to get the shipping containers to the port?

But, doesn't it take trucks to get the shipping containers to the port?

This is an "inland port" that will be located in the Northwest corner of GA. I think the main goal is to limit the amount of traffic traveling through Atlanta and on to Savannah. The trucks will be able to deliver shortly after they cross the border in to GA which limits the amount of through traffic in the state.

But, doesn't it take trucks to get the shipping containers to the port?

This is an "inland port" that will be located in the Northwest corner of GA. I think the main goal is to limit the amount of traffic traveling through Atlanta and on to Savannah. The trucks will be able to deliver shortly after they cross the border in to GA which limits the amount of through traffic in the state.

Oh I see. I wouldn't mind not driving through Atlanta. Chicago still takes the cake for my least liked city. And I've only been on the service streets a few times.

But, doesn't it take trucks to get the shipping containers to the port?

This is an "inland port" that will be located in the Northwest corner of GA. I think the main goal is to limit the amount of traffic traveling through Atlanta and on to Savannah. The trucks will be able to deliver shortly after they cross the border in to GA which limits the amount of through traffic in the state.

Yeah, last time I was on I-16 coming up from Savannah, it seemed like two thirds of the trucks were hauling containers to and from the port there.

Yeah, last time I was on I-16 coming up from Savannah, it seemed like two thirds of the trucks were hauling containers to and from the port there.

So all those containers get to warehouses and distribution centers in Atlanta by rail. Then the stuff still has to be distributed to all the Walmarts in the South East US! The only "loss" will be all the intermodal trucks tearing up I-16.

Yeah, last time I was on I-16 coming up from Savannah, it seemed like two thirds of the trucks were hauling containers to and from the port there.

So all those containers get to warehouses and distribution centers in Atlanta by rail. Then the stuff still has to be distributed to all the Walmarts in the South East US! The only "loss" will be all the intermodal trucks tearing up I-16.

Some of those intermodal drivers a scary to watch and be around. They fly past you like you are sitting still and will pass you on the right if you take a microsecond to long getting back over for a disabled truck at the side of the road.

Lol this is sort of funny.... Not for those that live in Georgia.

50,000 average less trucks in Georgia huh? That means Georgia will receive less road usage tax and alot less fuel taxes. 50,000 trucks means millions in lost road usage tax and fuel tax. That means the residents of Georgia will have to make up for that lost revenue. Good luck Georgia residents.

As was stated before they are talking about the port truck traffic. Long haul trucks not delivering and just passing through will still have to deal with I285.

Lol this is sort of funny.... Not for those that live in Georgia.

50,000 average less trucks in Georgia huh? That means Georgia will receive less road usage tax and alot less fuel taxes. 50,000 trucks means millions in lost road usage tax and fuel tax. That means the residents of Georgia will have to make up for that lost revenue. Good luck Georgia residents.

As was stated before they are talking about the port truck traffic. Long haul trucks not delivering and just passing through will still have to deal with I285.

Agreed. When it comes time to blame someone for all the lost revenue look for the politicians with the most grease on thier palms.