Colonial Terminals recently opened a new breakbulk facility on the Savannah River, marking the latest addition to its expanding terminal network.

The 25-acre terminal, dubbed “Foundation 3,” strengthens Colonial’s ability to provide integrated marine, rail, trucking, and storage solutions while increasing breakbulk capacity in one of the nation’s fastest-growing logistics markets, the company reported. With direct vessel access, Class I rail service through Norfolk Southern, and convenient access to Interstates 16 and 95, the facility provides customers with greater flexibility and efficiency in moving cargo through the Port of Savannah region.

“Foundation 3 reflects our continued commitment to investing in the infrastructure, capabilities, and services our customers need to grow,” Troy Gouger, Colonial Terminals vice president of operations, said in a news release. “This facility expands our ability to deliver reliable, multimodal solutions while further strengthening Savannah’s position as a premier gateway for breakbulk and industrial cargo.

“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.”

As supply chains continue to evolve, shippers increasingly seek facilities that can connect cargo seamlessly across multiple transportation modes. Foundation 3 was developed to meet that demand, offering customers a single location where cargo can move efficiently between vessel, rail, truck, and warehouse operations.

The facility features an 810-ft., heavy-capacity dock capable of accommodating a wide range of breakbulk and project cargo vessels, Colonial said. An onsite rail yard with more than 14,000 ft. of track, terminal-operated switching services, and rail-served warehouse access further enhances the facility’s ability to support efficient cargo movement. The location is designed to support 24-hour operations, providing customers with flexibility to meet demanding schedules and supply chain requirements.

Storage capabilities include two warehouses totaling 130,000 sq. ft., including a newly renovated dockside warehouse, as well as a 75,000-sq.-ft. concrete storage area for outdoor cargo. Additional adjacent acreage provides opportunities for future growth as customer needs evolve.

Foundation 3 is equipped to handle a diverse range of commodities, including steel, forest products, project cargo, palletized products, super sacks, and other general cargo. Both union and non-union stevedoring services are available, allowing Colonial to tailor services to customer and cargo requirements.

“The opening of Foundation 3 represents Colonial Terminals’ ongoing investment in the future of Savannah’s maritime and logistics industry,” the company concluded. “As global trade patterns continue to evolve, the facility positions the company to better serve customers while supporting the movement of cargo through one of the Southeast’s most important transportation corridors.”