U.S. Savannah port upgrades cold-chain infrastructure to support citrus trade

The Port of Savannah is strengthening its cold-chain infrastructure with a new temperature-controlled inspection facility valued at USD 4.5 million, scheduled to open in June at the Garden City Terminal. The upgrade is designed to improve handling of imported citrus and other perishable products.

The refrigerated inspection area will cover 4,000 square feet and form part of a broader 300,000-square-foot logistics complex that doubles the size of the previous inspection site. The facility will support inspections by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Imports of citrus from countries including Chile, Peru and South Africa are expected to begin arriving through Savannah between May and June, aligning with the launch of the new infrastructure.

The port also continues to expand services for refrigerated cargo, offering multiple inspection and storage options to streamline supply chains and maintain product quality during distribution.

source and photo: gaports.com