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    Port of Savannah

    Georgia
    East Coast

    Overview

    The Port of Savannah, located in Savannah, Georgia, stands as one of the most influential and busiest seaports in the United States. Renowned for its strategic position approximately 18 miles from the Atlantic Ocean along the Savannah River, the port serves as a crucial gateway for maritime trade, particularly connecting the Southeast U.S. to global shipping routes. Operated by the Georgia Ports Authority, Savannah boasts the largest single-terminal container facility in North America at its Garden City Terminal and features state-of-the-art infrastructure following the recent Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The port excels in handling a diverse array of cargo types, including containerized goods, bulk commodities, and automotive shipments, and has established itself as a major distribution hub with direct intermodal connections to rail and highways. Its proximity to key U.S. population centers and efficient port operations have earned international acclaim, making Savannah a linchpin for both importers and exporters, while fostering regional economic growth through extensive logistics and warehousing facilities.

    Facilities

    • Garden City Terminal
    • Ocean Terminal
    • Intermodal rail facilities (CSX Transportation & Norfolk Southern Railroad)
    • Refrigerated container terminal
    • U.S. Customs & Border Protection offices
    • On-terminal warehouses
    • Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) infrastructure

    Operating Hours

    Garden City Terminal: 24 hours, 7 days a week; Ocean Terminal: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Shipping Lines

    Major carriers serving this port

    1
    Maersk
    2
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
    3
    CMA CGM
    4
    Hapag-Lloyd
    5
    COSCO Shipping
    6
    Evergreen Marine
    7
    ONE Ocean Network Express

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common inquiries about operations and logistics at Port of Savannah.

    What is the process and how long does customs clearance take for import cargo through US seaports?

    Typical import flow is vessel arrival, berth assignment, container discharge, customs review, release, dray pickup, and final delivery. Standard clearance may be same day to several days depending on documentation and exams.

    What is the process and how long does export cargo take through US seaports?

    Typical export flow is inland dray to terminal, terminal gate-in, documentation and filing, vessel loading, and departure. Timing depends on cutoff windows, bookings, inspections, and vessel schedule.

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