Georgia Ports and Seaboard Marine Strengthen Latin America and Caribbean Trade Connectivity
Seaboard Marine has resumed direct weekly calls in the Port of Savannah to connect the U.S. Southeast with Latin America and Caribbean markets. (Georgia Ports)
Savannah, GA - January 8, 2026 - Georgia Ports Authority has announced the return of Seaboard Marine’s direct, weekly service to and from Savannah, enhancing trade connectivity between the U.S. Southeast, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The service delivers reliable transit times, improved schedule integrity, and expanded access to key markets including Colombia, the Caribbean, and transshipment connections to the West Coast of South America.
Weekly Wednesday arrivals and departures in Savannah will support both importers and exporters with dependable, end-to-end supply chain solutions. The first northbound vessel arrived January 7, with southbound sailings beginning January 14.
In parallel, Georgia Ports is expanding its cold chain capabilities to support growing fresh produce volumes. A new $44 million on-terminal U.S. Customs Exam Site at Garden City Terminal—scheduled to open this spring—will offer temperature-controlled inspection environments designed to protect product freshness while accelerating cargo clearance. The facility will feature dedicated fresh produce inspection areas, multiple temperature zones, and the capacity to handle high volumes of perishable cargo efficiently.
Together, the enhanced Seaboard Marine service and expanded refrigerated infrastructure further strengthen Savannah’s role as a competitive gateway for Latin American and Caribbean trade.