Georgia Ports Authority launches new GPA trucker app to enhance driver experience

The Georgia Ports Authority has officially launched the GPA Trucker mobile app, designed to streamline and improve the trucking experience at Port of Savannah terminals.

Handling between 14,000 and 16,000 gate moves daily from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the Port of Savannah continues to prioritize efficiency. Truck turn times average 35 minutes for a single move and 53 minutes for dual transactions at Garden City Terminal.

The new GPA Trucker app empowers drivers with real-time information, enabling them to reduce drive time, simplify paperwork, and receive key updates like gate hour changes helping them better plan their day.

For added convenience and security, the app supports facial recognition and fingerprint login.

Griff Lynch, GPA President and CEO noted that providing tools that help solve challenges before drivers arrive at the gates improves efficiency for both drivers and cargo owners.

Lynch noted that thanks to improved efficiency, drivers can often make six to eight turns daily to local warehouses and still be home in time for dinner. This supply chain velocity contributes to reduced inventory carrying costs for cargo owners.

The app’s initial focus is to simplify container transaction processes.

Georgia Ports uses 72-hour PIN codes to track container movements. Drivers present these PINs at terminal gates to receive tickets indicating container pickup or drop-off locations.

The app now provides a digital version of the ticket, which can be saved or shared with the driver’s trucking company.

The GPA Trucker app is free to download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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