Savannah Distribution Centers

“APL is excited about the launching of our new EC3 all water service that will soon be calling at the Georgia Ports Authority. Savannah is a key receiving point for major retails shipments into the United States East Coast, and the EC3 will increase our ability to serve customers in the region.”

George Hern
Vice President Managing Director, U.S. Southern Region,
American President Lines

With the continuing diversification of U.S. retail shipping strategies, Savannah's extensive portfolio of all-water express services is giving rise to Savannah’s recognition as “America’s Retail Port”. While an increasing number of retail names you'll recognize are choosing Savannah for the location of high-volume import distribution centers, quality, affordable Chinese goods are at the top of their list. Retail giants such as Wal-Mart, Kmart/Sears, Dollar Tree, Ikea, Pier I Imports, and The Home Depot are among some of Savannah’s biggest fans. In fact, 18 Savannah-area distribution centers combine to generate over 500,000 TEUs annually.

When days or even hours can be the difference between markdowns and market share, Savannah is a strategic gateway to 70% of the U.S. population. Atlanta, for example, is less than 4 hours by interstate from Garden City Terminal's gates, while markets such as Orlando and Charlotte are less than 5 hours by truck. Looking for even further penetration into the U.S. heartland? Chicago and Dallas are an easy 2-day drive.

With an on-terminal intermodal container transfer facility providing overnight rail service to Atlanta, inland destinations such as Charlotte and Orlando are within 1 day of the terminal, while Chicago and Dallas are conveniently located within 2 to 3 days of Savannah by rail. From the room to build and grow to a clear vision of the port's future, be sure to download the items found in this section for a convincing look at why retailers and ocean carriers alike believe the Port of Savannah is faster to market and better for business.

Information on the Port of Savannah and major retail giant's distribution centers.

Title	Size	Description
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., Relocates its Distribution Center to Savannah	59.21 KB	With manufacturing facilities located in China, Canada and Utah, ICON cranks out 3.9 million fitness equipment units annually. *Source: Georgia Anchorage, 4th Qtr. 2005, Vol. 45, No. 3*
IKEA's Southeastern Distribution Center	217.22 KB	IKEA to build a state-of-the-art, 1.7-million-square-foot distribution center at the Savannah River International Trade Park. *Source: Georgia Anchorage, 2006, Vol. 46, No. 1*
Perdue Farms Expands Georgia Operations	59.21 KB	"Perdue Farms sells its product to many trading companies that export poultry to the Far East through the Georgia Ports Authority." *Source: Georgia Anchorage, 4th Qtr. 2005, Vol. 45, No. 3*
Savannah's DC Advantages	2.12 MB	A comprehensive overview of key advantages responsible for Savannah's strength in attracting high-volume import distribution centers.
Savannah's DC Advantages	2.12 MB	A comprehensive overview of key advantages responsible for Savannah's strength in attracting high-volume import distribution centers.
Target Distribution Center Announcement	112.08 KB	Target to build a two-million-square-foot import warehouse at the Savannah River International Trade Park. *Source: Georgia Anthorage, 2006, Vol. 46, No. 1*
Target to Locate New Import Warehouse in Savannah"	376.06 KB	Target's new import warehouse facility in Savannah to create hundreds of new jobs. *Source: Georgia Anchorage, 4th Qtr. 2005, Vol. 45, No. 3*
The Battle Cry of the Major Retailer	323.74 KB	FASTER, BETTER, CHEAPER. Much of the Georgia Ports Authority's success can be attributed to its unwavering vision and long-term strategic plan. *Source: Georgia Anchorage, 4th Qtr. 2005, Vol. 45, No. 3*