Georgia businesses continued years of export growth last year, with a 6.4% gain and more than $53 billion in merchandise shipped.
Governor Kemp noted top exports were civilian aircraft and parts at $12.6 billion, motor vehicles at $2.4 billion, computers at $1.8 billion, telephone sets at $1.6 billion, and medical devices at $1.3 billion. The port of Brunswick recently supplanted Baltimore as the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment.
Savannah has the fastest growing port in the country. Georgia also boasts more rail miles than any other Southeastern state.
