India and the Port of Savannah
“Port of Savannah has always been a perfect fit for the CKYH alliance. We are pleased to have announced our fourth direct call to Savannah and the third express call giving the large customer base in Georgia the best transit times in the market… A true Savannah express!”

Ray McDermott
Vice President of Atlantic and Gulf Services,
"K" Line

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  • The Port of Savannah offers one of the largest selections of all-water China-U.S. services on the U.S. East Coast.
  • Savannah provides access to more high-volume retail distribution centers than any other port in the U.S. Southeast. 
  • The Port of Savannah provides direct, convenient access to the largest U.S. consumer markets.
  • Savannah ranks among the top U.S. ports in terminal efficiency.


  • Trade between Savannah and China has grown 18% over the last five fiscal years (July-June, 2006-2010).

  • The Port of Savannah is the biggest portal for China Trade in the U.S. Mid & South Atlantic.  In FY10, it handled 48% of total Mid & South Atlantic trade with China.   

  • China accounted for 34% of GPA’s total trade in FY10.

  • In FY10, Savannah was the number one destination for all of the top five import commodities going into the Mid & South Atlantic from China, as well as three of the top five export commodities going from the Mid & South Atlantic to China.

  • With $1.7 billion in planned improvements, Savannah is the best-positioned port to provide the additional vessel and terminal capacity required for projected U.S. East Coast-China trade growth.

The Georgia Ports Authority is pleased to offer you the following downloadable research. The information contained in these files should help you to make the most informed shipping decisions.

 TitleSize Description
Fact Sheet for Savannah imports from China531.33 KBDownloadIn depth analysis of the import container trade volume between Savannah and China covering key commodities, carriers and shippers.Last updated March 2011.
Fact Sheet for Savannah exports to China544.80 KBDownloadIn depth analysis of the export container trade volume between Savannah and China covering key commodities, carriers and shippers.Last updated March 2011.
"Top 10 Commodities"263.17 KBDownloadTop 10 U.S. Imports / Exports From / To China via S. Atlantic (Norfolk to Miami) Last updated November 2010.
China and the Port of Savannah844.77 KBDownloadThere's no such thing as "business as usual" anymore. Download this brochure to find out why at the Port of Savannah, better information leads to better decisions.
Countries at a Glance226.36 KBDownloadQuick notes on GDP, GDP Growth and Population for China and Hong Kong. Last updated November 2010.
Garden City Terminal Overview - PDF3.05 MBDownloadA comprehensive overview of the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal in a printable pdf format. Last updated December 2010.
The Savannah - Shanghai Connection: Securing Our Future through E-Tag Technology140.16 KBDownloadWith the use of RFID technology, The Georgia Ports Authority and Shanghai International Port Group are tracking cargo movement in real time from its port of origin to its final port destination. Source: Georgia Anchorage, 3rd Qtr. 2008, Vol. 48, N
Georgia Opens its Doors with China219.62 KBDownloadGeorgia Business Advisory Center joins state's 10 international economic development offices. Source: Georgia AnchorAge, 2008, Vol. 48, No. 2
GPA, Shanghai Port Sign Historic MOU70.97 KBDownloadThe GPA and the Shanghai International Port Group held a Savannah signing of a new strategic alliance, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Source: Georgia AnchorAge, 2006, Vol. 46, No. 1
Redefining the pace of trade

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