SAVANNAH, GA

Customs Brokerage at
the Port of Savannah

Georgia’s Gateway to Global Trade

The Port of Savannah handled nearly 5.7 million TEUs in 2025, making it one of the busiest container gateways in the nation. Atlanta Customs Brokers has been clearing shipments through Savannah for over 40 years. Our licensed brokers and multilingual staff ensure your cargo moves quickly from vessel to warehouse to your door.

IATA Certified FMC #3408 C-TPAT Certified CHB #9990

Trusted Since 1985

40+ YEARS

SAVANNAH, GA

Your Customs Brokerage Partner at the Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah is the largest single-terminal container facility in North America and the third busiest container gateway in the United States. With 39 weekly container ship services, the Mason Mega Rail Terminal linking to Atlanta, Memphis, and Chicago, and 14,000+ daily truck gate moves, Savannah is the Southeast’s engine for international trade. Atlanta Customs Brokers has been a trusted presence at this port for more than 40 years.

Whether your containers arrive at the Garden City Terminal or Ocean Terminal, our team handles customs clearance, government agency coordination, and inland transportation from the dock. We know Savannah’s port operations inside and out — from drayage and container pickup to CFS deconsolidation and last-mile delivery across the Southeast.

Savannah

PORT SERVICES

Customs Brokerage & Freight Services at the Port of Savannah

From vessel arrival to final delivery, we manage every step of your cargo’s journey through Savannah — the busiest port on the South Atlantic Coast.

US Customs Brokerage

US Customs Brokerage

Our licensed customs brokers clear cargo at the Port of Savannah daily. We file entries, coordinate with CBP at Savannah’s new one-stop customs facility, and manage FDA, USDA, and other government agency requirements. With the port’s 22-hour vessel-to-rail speed, fast clearance is critical — and that’s where our 40+ years of experience make the difference.

International Freight Forwarding

Ocean Freight & Port Operations

Savannah offers 39 weekly container services to global destinations — more than any port on the South Atlantic or Gulf Coast. We coordinate FCL and LCL through both Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal, handling documentation, tariff classification, and duty management for shipments of every size.

Drayage & Inland Transportation

Drayage & Inland Transportation

Fast and reliable air freight services for time-sensitive shipments through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — conveniently located south of Marietta. As IATA certified agents, we coordinate air cargo through ATL and all major US airports.

Warehousing & Fulfillment

Warehousing & CFS

Our bonded warehouse and Container Freight Station near Atlanta handles deconsolidation, transloading, storage, and fulfillment for cargo arriving through the Port of Savannah. For Savannah-area warehousing, we also coordinate with local CFS and distribution centers in the Garden City industrial corridor.

WHY ATLANTA CUSTOMS BROKERS

Why Choose Us for Your Port of Savannah Shipments

With 40+ years clearing cargo at the Port of Savannah and East Coast ports, we bring deep operational knowledge that translates to faster clearance, fewer delays, and lower costs.

40+ Years at the Port of Savannah

We’ve been clearing cargo through Savannah since the 1980s — long before the port became the powerhouse it is today. Our brokers know the port’s operations, CBP procedures, and terminal workflows intimately.

Licensed Brokers & Government Agency Experts

Each account gets a dedicated licensed customs broker who manages your FDA, USDA, EPA, and other agency filings at Savannah’s consolidated customs facility. Our C-TPAT certification means expedited processing and reduced inspections.

Port-to-Door, One Contact

From the moment your vessel docks in Savannah to the moment cargo reaches your warehouse, one dedicated contact manages everything — customs clearance, drayage, rail, trucking, and warehousing.

Port of Savannah

Georgia’s largest port and the third busiest container gateway in the United States. Atlanta Customs Brokers has been clearing cargo here for over 40 years.

Years at Savannah Port
TEUs Through Savannah (2025)
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ALL

US Ports Covered

SERVICE AREA

Serving the Port of Savannah & Coastal Georgia

We clear cargo at the Port of Savannah and coordinate transportation throughout coastal Georgia, the Southeast, and nationwide via rail and truck.

Neighborhoods & Areas Served

  • Garden City
  • Pooler
  • Port Wentworth
  • Bloomingdale
  • Georgetown
  • Wilmington Island
  • Tybee Island
  • Chatham County
  • Bryan County
  • Effingham County

Popular Service Types

  • Ocean Freight Customs
  • Clearance
  • Container Drayage
  • FCL & LCL Handling
  • CFS Deconsolidation
  • Intermodal Rail Coordination
  • Export Documentation
  • Bonded Warehousing
  • Government Agency Clearances (FDA, USDA, EPA, CBP)
  • C-TPAT Expedited Processing

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Savannah & Port Clients Say

  • “We import 20+ containers a month through the Port of Savannah. Atlanta Customs Brokers handles every entry, coordinates our drayage, and gets our cargo released faster than our previous broker. Their knowledge of Savannah port operations is unmatched.”
    Savannah-Area Importer
  • “When we started exporting through the Port of Savannah, we needed a broker who understood ocean freight documentation and export compliance. Atlanta Customs Brokers made the process seamless. They handle our bookings, documentation, and customs clearance end to end.”
    Georgia Manufacturer & Exporter
  • “Our company ships LCL through Savannah and needed help with CFS coordination and last-mile delivery. Atlanta Customs Brokers manages it all — from customs clearance to deconsolidation to trucking to our facility. One call, and it’s handled.”
    Coastal Georgia Distribution Company

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About Port of Savannah Operations

Our licensed customs brokers file entries electronically and coordinate directly with CBP at the Port of Savannah’s consolidated customs facility. We manage all documentation, tariff classification, duty payment, and government agency requirements (FDA, USDA, EPA) to ensure your cargo is released quickly.

Yes. We coordinate container drayage from both Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal to warehouses, distribution centers, or your facility anywhere in the Southeast. We also arrange intermodal rail service via the Mason Mega Rail Terminal to inland markets like Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, and Chicago.

Absolutely. We clear full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) at the Port of Savannah. For LCL, we coordinate CFS deconsolidation, sorting, and local delivery. For FCL, we handle clearance and arrange direct delivery or warehouse receiving.

C-TPAT certification demonstrates our commitment to supply chain security. C-TPAT members benefit from expedited processing, reduced customs inspections, and priority access — which means faster cargo release at the Port of Savannah.

Yes. The Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal handles 42 double-stack trains per week to destinations including Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Charlotte, and Orlando. Containers move from vessel to train in just 22 hours. We coordinate the entire intermodal process.

Yes. As a licensed freight forwarder, we manage outbound export shipments through the Port of Savannah, including booking, container stuffing coordination, export documentation, AES filing, and customs clearance. Savannah’s 47-foot deep channel accommodates the largest container vessels on the US East Coast.

ABOUT US

Savannah’s Trusted Customs Brokerage & Freight Forwarding Partner

Atlanta Customs Brokers has been clearing cargo at the Port of Savannah since the 1980s. Founded in 1985 by Gail Hagans, a pioneer among Atlanta-area customs brokers, our company has grown alongside Savannah’s port into one of the largest brokerage and freight forwarding firms in the Southeast. We’ve watched the Port of Savannah evolve from a regional facility into the third busiest container gateway in America — and we’ve been there clearing cargo every step of the way.

Today, under the leadership of Gail’s daughter, we continue to expand our Savannah port capabilities. Our team combines deep institutional knowledge of Savannah’s terminal operations with cutting-edge technology for electronic filing, cargo tracking, and compliance management. Whether you ship one container or hundreds, we treat every shipment with the same care and urgency.

Get a Quote for Your Port of Savannah Shipment

Whether you’re importing containers through the Port of Savannah or exporting goods to global markets, our experienced team is ready. Contact us for a competitive quote and discover why businesses have trusted us at the Port of Savannah for over 40 years.