Georgia ports boomed in April

Press release from the issuing company

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

The Peach State’s ports generated nearly 26 percent growth in April, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Monday.

GPA now has five months in a row of double-digit growth.

“The volume increases experienced in most commodity groups signals a continued economic recovery in most global markets,” GPA Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz said in a statement. “We are especially pleased that our ports are adding new jobs.” (read more at Atlanta Business Chronicle)