Enrollment has grown from fewer than 900 users when the app launched in October 2025 to more than 4,000 users, according to Georgia Ports. The growth comes as the authority adds features designed to give drivers more visibility during container transactions, reduce paper handling, and deliver terminal updates directly to mobile devices.

For drivers working in and around Savannah, the app is becoming another tool for managing the information that can affect pickups, deliveries, and gate transactions.

Growing Use Reflects a Push for Faster Truck Moves

Georgia Ports said the app is part of its effort to make port operations easier for drivers. The platform gives drivers access to container locations, digital gate transaction tickets, and operational alerts. Those features are intended to support faster, more efficient truck moves at one of the nation’s busiest container ports.

Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said the trucking community’s adoption of the app supports the port’s broader efficiency goals.

“We’re happy to see the trucking community using the app to streamline the driver experience. Truckers are our front-line customers. Faster turn times for them make our entire port operation more productive,” said Lynch. “Our goal is to make it easier for drivers to use our ports.”

That driver focus matters because Savannah terminals handle more than 14,000 truck gate moves on an average weekday between 4 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Drivers Can See Container Locations Inside the Terminal

One of the app’s newer features gives drivers more visibility once they are operating inside port facilities.

Drivers can see their own location on the terminal in relation to pinned container positions. The app also identifies the terminal gate closest to the container location.

For drivers navigating large terminal areas, that information can help reduce unnecessary driving inside the port and provide a clearer view of where a container transaction needs to take place.

Digital Tickets Reduce Paper Handling at the Gate

The GPA Trucker app also changes how drivers receive transaction information. Georgia Ports uses personal identification numbers, or PINs, to track container transactions. Historically, drivers provided a PIN at the gate and received a paper ticket showing where a container could be picked up or dropped off.

Through the app, digital gate transaction tickets are pushed directly to a driver’s phone once issued. The tickets can be stored on the device or forwarded to a trucking company, reducing the need to handle paper documents during the process.

That change is already more than an optional convenience at one Savannah facility. While the app remains optional at Garden City Terminal, truck gates at Ocean Terminal now rely exclusively on digital tickets.

Added Visibility Can Help Drivers Avoid Wasted Trips

The app also provides information that can help drivers and carriers identify potential issues before a truck move is completed.

Georgia Ports said the platform can show when a PIN has expired or when an export container has been reassigned to a different vessel. That visibility can help prevent unnecessary trips tied to outdated or changed transaction information.

Drivers can also receive alerts about gate hour changes, weather-related updates, and other operational notices that may affect terminal activity.

The app supports biometric login through facial recognition or fingerprint authentication.

Savannah Turn Times Remain a Key Part of the Driver Experience

Georgia Ports reports average truck turn times of 32 minutes for single transactions and 50 minutes for dual moves involving both an export drop-off and an import pickup.

Lynch said those turn times allow many local drayage drivers serving nearby warehouses to complete six to eight trips per day while keeping schedules predictable.

As more drivers enroll in the GPA Trucker app, Georgia Ports is continuing to expand digital tools aimed at improving access to information during port visits. The app is available for Apple and Android devices.

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Last updated: June 9, 2026

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With the GPA Trucker app, drivers gain access to critical information at their fingertips, enabling them to save valuable time, streamline paperwork, and stay informed with alerts such as updated gate hours essential for daily planning. For added convenience, the app features advanced security measures, allowing users to log in via facial recognition or fingerprint technology.

Streamlining operations for 14,000 plus daily moves

The Port of Savannah processes between 14,000 and 16,000 gate moves daily, operating from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Garden City Terminal boasts truck turn times of approximately 35 minutes for single moves and 53 minutes for dual moves, such as delivering an export and picking up an import.

“At GPA, we see drivers as our front-line customers, and we are always working to provide a superior customer experience,” GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch said. “Helping truckers solve problems before they arrive at our gates improves overall efficiency for them and for the cargo owners who choose Georgia Ports.”

Simplifying container transactions

The app’s primary goal is to enhance the entire container transaction process. Through the GPA’s system, drivers utilize PINs (valid for 72 hours) to track container movements. Upon arrival at the terminal gate, drivers input the PIN to obtain a physical ticket indicating the container’s pickup or drop-off location. Now, the GPA Trucker app offers a digital version of the ticket, which drivers can save on their devices or send to their trucking companies.

Looking ahead, the app will evolve to include push notifications, enabling drivers to receive digital tickets automatically, without needing to search within the app.

Additional features to save time and improve efficiency

The GPA Trucker app also helps drivers avoid unnecessary trips. For example, the app notifies users if a PIN has expired for a container move or if an export container has been assigned to a different vessel. Furthermore, the app guides drivers by indicating the closest terminal entry gate for their containers and sending updates like weather changes or gate hour adjustments.

Upcoming updates to the app will include navigation integration with platforms such as Waze and Apple Maps, which will assist drivers in efficiently locating containers within terminal premises.

The GPA Trucker mobile app exemplifies the Georgia Ports Authority’s commitment to improving the trucking experience and enhancing overall operational efficiency. By leveraging technology, the Port of Savannah is setting new standards for streamlined logistics and driver convenience.

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