WTCSav welcomes Irish delegations in March - World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted three groups in March consisting of 30 individuals from Ireland to celebrate Savannah's 200th St. Patrick's Day Parade. Apart from the Irish festivities, the three groups, consisting of delegations from Wexford County, Limerick Count... more

Georgia Ports Authority preparing for growth - The Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 55th annual 2024 Georgia International Trade Conference. The event brings customers, business partners and industry leaders together to discuss the latest maritime and logistics industry developments and trends.  India was one of the k... more

City of Savannah signs MOU with Accra, Ghana - The City of Savannah and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly from Ghana signed a partner city agreement on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at City Hall. The virtual signing ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth K.T. Sackey, the Mayor of Savannah, Van R. Johnson II, as well a... more

Savannah Music Festival to host global artists - The annual Savannah Music Festival, known for its unique programming of jazz, classical and American and global roots music programs presented in venues across Savannah's unique National Historic Landmark District, is preparing to launch its 2024 season on Thursday, March 28. ... more

Georgia's Dr. Howard Keeley receives Irish Award - On Jan. 16, Howard Keeley, Ph.D., director of the Center for Irish Research and Teaching (CIRT) at Georgia Southern University, received the 2023 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad from the Government of Ireland. It is the highest honor the country o... more

WTCSav to Host Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon - Join World Trade Center Savannah for our fifth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr. The regional event focused on international business will feature diplomat, senior government leader, e... more

Plastic Express to double Georgia operations - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Plastic Express, a leader in the plastic resins shipping industry, will building a second shipping facility in Savannah, Georgia. The new location will create an estimated 200 new jobs and $80 million in investment in Chatham County.  "Jo... more

New West India Service to call Port of Savannah - Ocean Network Express will launch a new containership service between Savannah and West India in May 2024. The new offering will give the Georgia Ports Authority 10 services via the Suez Canal, with nine calling on the Indian subcontinent.  "ONE's West India North America ser... more

Georgia Celebrates 50 Years of Japan Office - The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) celebrated 50 years of continuous representation in Japan, recognizing YKK Corporation of America Vice President Jessica Cork with the Governor George Busbee Award during a state mission to the country. The mission celebra... more

The Port of Savannah's trade with India - India represents enormous opportunities for Georgia's Ports. The Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) overall trade with India grew faster than its trade with any other country among the top 20 over the past fiscal year.  No other U.S. port expanded India trade by more containers ... more