RATE INDEX

Drayage Rates — Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah has seen the steepest rate appreciation of any major US port in recent years, driven by a 35%+ volume surge as shippers shifted cargo from congested West Coast ports. The Garden City Terminal is now the largest single container terminal in the US by acreage. Growing drayage demand has tightened carrier availability significantly, particularly for moves beyond 50 miles inland.

Rate benchmarks are estimates for a standard 40' dry container, local move. Last updated: May 2026. Actual rates vary by carrier and market conditions — always confirm directly.

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Market Context

Savannah's rate trend (+6% YoY) is the highest among major US ports and reflects structural supply/demand imbalance: carrier capacity has not kept pace with volume growth. New carrier entrants into the Savannah market face high equipment costs and limited chassis pool access as established carriers maintain preferred relationships with UIIA pool operators. For shippers with regular Savannah volume, securing a dedicated carrier relationship (rather than spot market) is advisable to maintain rate stability.