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Frozen poultry exports at Georgia Ports, through the Port of Savannah, increased by 8.5% in the last 12 months.
During the period ending in February, the Port of Savannah handled 55,957 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of frozen poultry exports, representing an increase of nearly 4,400 TEUs or 8.5% compared to the same period last year.
"We appreciate the trust our customers place in our services to efficiently transport valuable and urgent cargo to global markets. Poultry is an important agricultural export product for our state, and we are proud to support the growth of this sector," stated Griff Lynch, President and CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority.
The Port of Savannah is the country's main gateway for frozen poultry exports. In the year 2025, the total volume reached over 54,000 TEUs, or 757,570 tons. Overall, Georgia ports handled 37% of all exports of this product from the United States last year.
Additionally, the terminal has approximately 3,600 power-enabled mooring points for refrigerated containers, including nearly 3,400 rack positions for reefer containers and over 200 points for containers on chassis.
Georgia Ports expands its cold chain infrastructure and services
The Georgia Ports Authority is expanding its cold chain infrastructure and services, as the new $49.25 million Customs and Border Protection facility, located at the Garden City Terminal, doubles the size of the previous centralized inspection station.
Opened in February, the building also serves as a base for inspections by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Fish and Wildlife Service. In June, 4,000 square feet will be made available for refrigerated cargo inspection. The facilities include specialized temperature controls, ventilation, and sanitary measures to preserve product quality during inspections.
Georgia's poultry industry is concentrated in the northeastern part of the state, particularly in Hall, Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties. The Gainesville inland port opened on May 4, providing North Georgia producers with a direct rail transport option to Savannah. Currently, frozen poultry exports are transported to the port by truck.
A dozen private companies in the Savannah area operate a total of nearly 2.4 million square feet of refrigerated storage for cargo, including 1.64 million square feet for frozen cargo and over 752,000 square feet of refrigerated space for perishable products. Port officials indicated that cold storage facilities near the port expand Georgia Ports' capacity, allowing for faster management and distribution.
