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Savannah, Ga. is home to the largest container seaport in the United States. It is also the only American city which has constructed a “super container port” since 1920. While this port processes huge volumes of shipments, it is an outlier among U.S. ports, most of which remain hamstrung by the strict regulations of the Jones Act.
Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan continues to recommend the abolition of the Jones Act, but also proposes alternative solutions to pursue in the meantime, including a direct railway into Mexico City and the expansion of port capacity in Veracruz, Mexico. Zeihan argues that Mexico can help the United States process larger shipments, but it will need U.S. investment in order to do that. Zeihan contends in either case, the expanding port city of Savannah will continue to play a vital role.
The following is an excerpt from Zeihan’s Nov. 21 “Zeihan on Geopolitics” newsletter:
Savannah is awesome!
Not only is it home to my favorite bar and one of my favorite food scenes, but it is also the site of the largest containerport in North America. For the people of Savannah, a lot of the hard work has already been done. They are well positioned to thrive no matter what happens with the global environment or how Americans do or do not take advantage of the changes.
Also, the best shrimp and grits on the planet.
