Colonial Terminals has officially launched Foundation 3, a new 25-acre breakbulk facility on the Savannah River designed to expand integrated marine, rail, and trucking solutions in the Southeast. Equipped with an 810-foot heavy-capacity dock, extensive rail infrastructure, and 130,000 square feet of warehousing, the terminal handles diverse commodities like steel, forest products, and project cargo. This strategic expansion builds upon Colonial Terminals’ rich history since 1934, further cementing Savannah’s status as a premier diversified maritime and logistics hub.
Savannah, Ga. | September 9, 2026 – Colonial Terminals has officially opened Foundation 3, a state-of-the-art 25-acre breakbulk facility strategically situated along the Savannah River. Designed to fortify the region’s diversified maritime supply chain, the new terminal delivers integrated marine, rail, trucking, and storage solutions tailored to meet surging demand in one of the nation’s fastest-growing logistics corridors.
While the Port of Savannah has built its global reputation as a premier container gateway, industry leaders note that bulk and breakbulk sectors require equal strategic investment. Foundation 3 addresses this by combining dedicated infrastructure with seamless multimodal connectivity, reinforcing Savannah’s standing as an elite, full-service logistics hub.
“Foundation 3 reflects our continued commitment to investing in the infrastructure, capabilities and services our customers need to grow,” said Troy Gouger, vice president of operations at Colonial Terminals. “We believe customers moving bulk and breakbulk commodities deserve the same world-class logistics options and connectivity that have made Savannah a leader in containerized trade.”
Infrastructure and Multimodal Connectivity
Engineered to optimize supply chain velocity, Foundation 3 features robust assets designed for continuous, high-volume operations:
- Marine Access: An 810-foot heavy-capacity dock built to accommodate a broad spectrum of breakbulk and specialized project cargo vessels.
- Rail Infrastructure: An onsite rail yard boasting more than 14,000 feet of track, supported by terminal-operated switching services and direct rail-served warehouse connectivity via Class I carrier Norfolk Southern.
- Highway Access: Immediate, convenient routing to major regional corridors via Interstate 16 and Interstate 95.
- Operational Agility: Designed to support 24-hour operations, granting shippers the flexibility required for demanding industrial schedules.
Storage Capacity and Cargo Capabilities
To handle diverse industrial throughput, the facility incorporates expansive indoor and outdoor storage footprints:
- Warehousing: Two primary structures totaling 130,000 square feet, featuring a newly renovated dockside warehouse.
- Open-Air Storage: A 75,000-square-foot concrete storage pad dedicated to weather-resistant outdoor cargo.
- Scalability: Strategic adjacent acreage reserved for future terminal expansion as regional trade requirements evolve.
Foundation 3 is fully equipped to process a wide variety of commodities, including steel, forest products, heavy project cargo, palletized goods, and super sacks. To maximize flexibility for terminal users, Colonial Terminals offers both union and non-union stevedoring services, ensuring operations align precisely with individual customer mandates.
A Legacy of Regional Leadership
The launch of Foundation 3 builds on a rich operational history. Founded in 1934 with the construction of an initial 21-acre deep-water terminal on the Savannah River to serve the petroleum import-export market, Colonial Terminals has grown into the largest independent liquid and dry bulk storage facility with breakbulk capability in the Southeastern United States. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., the company continues to anchor industrial growth and maritime trade across the U.S. Southeast.
About Colonial Terminals
Colonial Terminals, Inc. (CTI) is an industry leader in the handling and storage of liquid and dry bulk products. The company began operations in 1934 with the construction of a 21-acre, deep-water terminal located on the Savannah River to serve the burgeoning import and export petroleum storage market. Today, Colonial Terminals owns and operates the largest independent liquid and dry bulk storage facilities with breakbulk capability in the Southeastern United States. Colonial Terminals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc.
Source: Colonial Group