The Port of Brunswick in Georgia is set to significantly increase its vehicle storage capacity with the addition of 50 acres (200,000 m²) of paved space at Colonel's Island Terminal. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board approved these expansion measures during their meeting on September 24th. This infrastructure development is designed to enable the GPA to more efficiently handle the growing volume of trade passing through Colonel's Island. GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch stated, "The combination of space to grow, global and domestic reach, and quality of service make the Port of Brunswick the nation’s premier gateway for Ro/Ro trade." He further added, "With the significant infrastructure investments we’re making at the nation’s largest auto port, GPA is prepared to handle future growth from new and existing customers. This move comes in response to requests from auto manufacturers seeking to expand their cargo volumes through Georgia." The enhanced auto processing capacity is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2025, following a recent expansion that added over 120 acres (485,000 m²). GPA Board Chairman Kent Fountain commented, "Capacity enhancements approved by the board will complement the US$262 million in auto storage and warehousing recently added at Colonel’s Island – as well as important federal projects planned for Brunswick Harbor." He emphasized, "With more than 200 additional acres for expansion, no other Roll-on/Roll-off port in the nation has the ability to scale up its operation like Brunswick."