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Port of Savannah

Georgia Ports Authority — Garden City Terminal

Savannah, GA 31402

USDOT #4427359MC #1741537
Overview

About This Port

Major Southeast port with competitive rates for European and African destinations. Southeast vehicle export hub. Garden City Terminal is a major US container terminal. The port offers competitive ocean freight rates, particularly for European destinations, and its lower congestion levels translate to faster processing times. Its Southeast location provides efficient access from Florida, the Carolinas, and the broader Southern US. Y7 Logistics provides door-to-port auto transport to Port of Savannah with carriers checked before each dispatch. Whether you are shipping a single vehicle or managing bulk export operations, we coordinate pickup from any US location and deliver directly to the terminal.

Terminal

Address & Gate Hours

Terminal Address
Garden City Terminal, 2 Main St, Garden City, GA 31408
Gate Hours
Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. No weekend gate hours for vehicle deliveries. Plan arrivals early in the day for best turnaround.
Transit Times

Popular Routes to Port of Savannah

Atlanta, GA
to Savannah, GA
1 day
Miami, FL
to Savannah, GA
1-2 days
Charlotte, NC
to Savannah, GA
1-2 days
New York, NY
to Savannah, GA
2-3 days
Chicago, IL
to Savannah, GA
2-3 days
Paperwork

Documents Required

  • Vehicle title
  • Gate pass (if from auction)
  • Port receiving instructions
  • Export documentation

Exporting to the EU? A Certificate of Origin is the evidence of US origin behind the EU's 0% import duty on US-built vehicles (1 July 2026 to 31 December 2029); Y7 files it as standing agent. Certificate of Origin service →

Timing

Storage & Demurrage

Container freight station rates apply. Storage fees are generally lower than Newark or Houston. Contact Georgia Ports Authority for current rate schedules.

Export Routes

Shipping Destinations

Vehicles delivered to Port of Savannah are shipped to Europe, West Africa, East Africa. Ocean carriers at this terminal handle both Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and containerized vehicle shipments. Contact us for guidance on which shipping method works best for your destination.

Auction-to-Port Pipeline

1
Win Auction
Day 0
You purchase at Copart, IAAI, or Manheim
2
Share Details
Day 0-1
Send us lot number, VIN, purchase confirmation
3
Release Coordination
After payment clears
We handle auction release documents once the auction clears your payment
4
Carrier Pickup
1-3 days from release slot
Carrier checked before dispatch. Pickup is typically 1-3 days from the release slot; busy Copart yards can be 2-4 days out for a slot, and weather, season, weekends or a breakdown add time
5
Transit to Port
Varies
Status updates at each stage, photo documentation
6
Port Handoff
Arrival
Delivery to port warehouse with gate pass
Pro Tips

Tips for Port of Savannah

Growing port with competitive ocean freight rates to Europe and Africa. Significantly less congestion than Newark or Houston, making it a smart choice for exporters seeking faster turnaround. Good for European exports with direct RoRo service.

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USDOT #4427359 · MC #1741537
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