The 4th busiest port in the country in 2025. a significant player on the East Coast, handling 5.1 million TEUs in 2024. The Port of Savannah in Georgia is a pivotal U.S. East Coast gateway, particularly renowned for its role in agricultural exports. In the 2025 fiscal year, the port handled 5.7 million container units. Agricultural exports peak during the fall harvest, aligning with the U.S. grain export surge. This period coincides with the retail season, leading to potential port congestion as terminals handle both grain exports and incoming retail goods.

The Port of Savannah also experiences seasonal fluctuations in agricultural imports. For instance, the Peruvian grape season concludes in late spring, transitioning to citrus imports from regions like Chile and South Africa. This seasonal shift impacts the types of perishable goods handled at the port. The Savannah port is also one of the distribution point for Amazon, which affects used container availability.

Savannah boasts the largest refrigerated container capacity among East and Gulf Coast terminals, with over 2,000 reefer rack slots. This infrastructure supports the efficient handling of perishable agricultural goods, ensuring timely exports and imports. 

The Port of Savannah's strategic location, extensive infrastructure, and seasonal handling capabilities make it a critical hub for agricultural trade in the southeastern United States. Eveon’s digital-first approach helps mitigate these buying delays by offering real-time inventory visibility and transparent pricing to ensure businesses can secure containers when demand peak.