Port Opens New Chilled Cargo Inspection Site

Port of Savannah opens refrigerated inspection facility

Port of Savannah opens refrigerated inspection facility

Port of Savannah to welcome new US Customs chilled cargo inspection site

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Port opens new chilled cargo inspection site

Georgia Ports customers will have a new option for chilled cargo inspections starting July 1, when operations begin at U.S. Customs' 4,000-square-foot refrigerated space at the Port of Savannah.

U.S. Customs to open chilled cargo inspection facility at Port of Savannah

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open a new refrigerated inspection facility at the Port of Savannah on July 1, 2026. The 4,000-square-foot chilled cargo inspection site will allow authorities to inspect perishable imports without disrupting the cold chain. Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) said the facility will help speed up the handling of temperature-sensitive cargo while maintaining food safety standards. “Our on-terminal Customs s…

U.S. Customs to open new chilled cargo inspection site

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced on Tuesday that it will offer a new Option for chilled cargo inspections starting July 1, 2026, when operations begin at U.S. Customs’ 4,000 square-foot refrigerated space at the Port of Savannah. “Our on-terminal Customs station supports the expedited handling of perishable cargo,” said GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch. “We know it’s important for shippers to get these commodities ont…