Port-Dependent Industries
If your business needs to move anything on wheels or break-bulk supplies and products efficiently, the Golden Isles’ major two ports are your solution.
Support Activities for Transportation
Truck Transportation
Warehouse and Storage
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Reach 80% of the U.S. population within a two-day drive.
If your business needs to move supplies and products efficiently, the Golden Isles major modes of transportation are your solution. All the major modes of transportation are available in the Golden Isles, including two Class I rail providers, the Port of Brunswick, Interstate access, and air service provided by Delta that offers three daily 37 minute flights to Atlanta.
Contact us today to set an appointment and discuss the unique needs of your business. Based on your location priorities our team will create a custom package outlining the attributes of our community that are important to your business.
Airport
- 33,500 square foot terminal
- Available sites on airport property
- 8,001 ft. runway, with approvals for expansion
Interstate
- Easy access to Interstate 95
- 8 local motor fright terminals
- Number of freight carriers
Rail
- 2 Class I rail lines
- CSX Transportation
- Norfolk Southern Railroad
Port Access
- 1,750 ft. of deepwater berthing
- 355,000 sq. ft of covered storage
- 2.5 miles of four-lane highway via US 17 and I-95
Airports
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)
The Golden Isles are home to three airports and over 2,000 acres of available property surrounding the largest of the three, the Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK).
The Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is located on the mainland and offers three daily 37 minute flights to Atlanta (ATL) through DELTA. The runway is 8,000 ft and once served as the runway for a Navy Base. The runway can handle just about any type of aircraft which is one of the reasons why Gulfstream Aerospace has located their finishing facility in the Golden Isles.
International Travel and Cargo
Both Jacksonville International (JAX) and Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV) are within a 70 minute drive to the Golden Isles, offering options for our firms.
Other Local Airports
The McKinnon St Simons Airport is located on St Simons Island where business and vacation travelers can fly straight into the heart of three of the Golden Isles. McKinnon is a busy general aviation facility serving pilots and passengers with the most up-to-date services in the midst of an island beach/golf/nature getaway. The airport has two active runways – 4/22 at 5,800 feet long and 16/34 at 3,313 feet long. Several non-precision approaches provide inclement-weather access, as well as a visual guidance system to assist pilots on landing.
The Jekyll Island Airport is the perfect airport for quick get aways to Georgia’s Jewel, Jekyll Island.
Airports
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)
The Golden Isles are home to three airports and over 2,000 acres of available property surrounding the largest of the three, the Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK). Brunswick Golden Isles Airport Industrial Property
The Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is located on the mainland and offers three daily 37 minute flights to Atlanta (ATL) through DELTA. The runway is 8,000 ft and once served as the runway for a Navy Base. The runway can handle just about any type of aircraft which is one of the reasons why Gulfstream Aerospace has located their finishing facility in the Golden Isles.
International Travel and Cargo
Both Jacksonville International (JAX) and Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV) are within a 70 minute drive to the Golden Isles, offering options for our firms.
Other Local Airports
The McKinnon St Simons Airport is located on St Simons Island where business and vacation travelers can fly straight into the heart of three of the Golden Isles. McKinnon is a busy general aviation facility serving pilots and passengers with the most up-to-date services in the midst of an island beach/golf/nature getaway. The airport has two active runways – 4/22 at 5,800 feet long and 16/34 at 3,313 feet long. Several non-precision approaches provide inclement-weather access, as well as a visual guidance system to assist pilots on landing.
The Jekyll Island Airport is the perfect airport for quick get aways to Georgia’s Jewel, Jekyll Island.
Interstate 95 and Highway Access
Brunswick and the Golden Isles is easily accessible via Interstate 95, an East Coast artery of commerce from Maine to Miami, and U.S. 17, a scenic route of incomparable beauty. U.S. 341/Golden Isles Parkway, U.S. 25, U.S. 82/GA 520 offer businesses direct access to all areas of Georgia. Additionally, Brunswick and the Golden Isles are serviced by eight local motor freight terminals and numerous motor freight carriers.
Norfolk Southern and CSX Rail Access
Glynn County is served by two Class I railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern, in addition to one short line, the Colonel’s Island Railroad, owned and operated by Rail Link. AMTRAK passenger service is available about an hour’s drive away in Jesup, GA.
Port of Brunswick – Continued Growth
The Port of Brunswick, which is composed of Colonel’s Island Terminal and Mayor’s Point Terminal, has been hugely successful because of the direct access to rail and Interstate 95.
- Colonel’s Island handles Ro/Ro for auto and large equipment and agro-bulk.
- Mayor’s Point Terminal handles break bulk.
Currently, the Port of Brunswick is the No. 1 port of new auto imports and second busiest for overall Ro/Ro cargo. Colonel’s Island has just over 500 acres that are leased or owned by the automobile industry and there’s nearly 800 acres available for expansion.
The Georgia Ports Authority owns both the Port of Brunswick and the Port of Savannah and has played a major role in the port’s success. Garden City Terminal is only 81 miles (130 kilometers) from the Brunswick Port via I-95.
Interstate 95 and Highway Access
Brunswick and the Golden Isles is easily accessible via Interstate 95, an East Coast artery of commerce from Maine to Miami, and U.S. 17, a scenic route of incomparable beauty. U.S. 341/Golden Isles Parkway, U.S. 25, U.S. 82/GA 520 offer businesses direct access to all areas of Georgia. Additionally, Brunswick and the Golden Isles are serviced by eight local motor freight terminals and numerous motor freight carriers.
Norfolk Southern and CSX Rail Access
Glynn County is served by two Class I railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern, in addition to one short line, the Colonel’s Island Railroad, owned and operated by Rail Link. AMTRAK passenger service is available about an hour’s drive away in Jesup, GA.
Port of Brunswick – Continued Growth
The Port of Brunswick, which is composed of Colonel’s Island Terminal and Mayor’s Point Terminal, has been hugely successful because of the direct access to rail and Interstate 95.
- Colonel’s Island handles Ro/Ro for auto and large equipment and agro-bulk.
- Mayor’s Point Terminal handles break bulk.
Currently, the Port of Brunswick is the No. 1 port of new auto imports and second busiest for overall Ro/Ro cargo. Colonel’s Island has just over 500 acres that are leased or owned by the automobile industry and there’s nearly 800 acres available for expansion.
The Georgia Ports Authority owns both the Port of Brunswick and the Port of Savannah and has played a major role in the port’s success. Garden City Terminal is only 81 miles (130 kilometers) from the Brunswick Port via I-95.
Logistics Cluster in Glynn County, Georgia
When you locate to the Golden Isles, you join a community of like-minded and complementary businesses in the logistics and distribution industry.
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209 Gloucester Street, Suite 211
Brunswick, GA 31520
phone: 912-536-0844
email: info@goldenislesdev.com