Citrus Imports on the Rise at the Port of Savannah

With a growing trade in citrus and other chilled imports, the Port of Savannah is adding ocean carrier routes and terminal services to support cold chain logistics. (Georgia Ports)

The Georgia Ports Authority is gearing up for a strong citrus import season, with volumes expected to increase by roughly 15% as more shippers route cargo through the Port of Savannah. Imports from South Africa, Chile, and Peru are set to begin arriving in late spring, aligning with expanded cold-chain capabilities on terminal.

A key development is the addition of new temperature-controlled inspection infrastructure at Garden City Terminal, giving importers greater flexibility to process chilled cargo either on-port or through Savannah’s extensive refrigerated warehouse network. The port is also strengthening global connectivity, highlighted by new and expanded ocean services linking Savannah directly to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

With 39 container services and one of the most robust cold-chain networks in the Southeast, Savannah continues to position itself as a leading gateway for perishable imports—while also supporting outbound agricultural exports through improved equipment availability and logistics efficiency.