(The Center Square) – Georgia’s port activity comprises 12% of the state’s employment or 650,965 full and part-time jobs, according to an economic impact study.

The number of positions increased by 7% in fiscal year 2024 when compared to the previous year, according to the study compiled by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

Sales through the Peach State’s ports also increased by 2% to $174 billion. The number is 11% of Georgia’s total sales. Port activity accounts for $77 billion of the state’s gross domestic product.

Georgia’s top exports are forest products, food and automotive cargo. Machinery, retail goods and furniture are the top three imports, according to the study.

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