Atlanta is the largest cold storage hub in the Southeast United States. The city's position as a regional distribution center for food service, grocery, and healthcare has driven the development of one of the most concentrated refrigerated warehouse markets in the South. Major cold storage operators in Atlanta serve Chick-fil-A's supply chain, Publix's Southeast DC network, Kroger's Southeast grocery distribution, and dozens of food service operators. Port of Savannah's produce import operations (fresh fruit arriving from Latin America and the Caribbean for inland distribution) have spurred the development of cold storage facilities in the Pooler and Garden City industrial corridor adjacent to the port.
📨 Need cold storage pallets in Georgia? We deliver to all 159 Georgia counties with documented Grade A stock and compliance letters.
Get GA Quote →Pallet Specification for Cold Storage in Georgia
Standard pallet requirement: Plastic rackable or nestable pallets for deep freeze; Grade A wood for refrigerated-only (above 32F); moisture <19%.
Compliance frameworks: FDA 21 CFR FSMA (food cold chain), GDP (pharma cold chain), SQF/BRC cold storage sections, USDA for meat/poultry.
Typical load range: 600 lbs (frozen specialty foods) to 2,800 lbs (frozen bulk, dairy cases).
2026 Georgia Pallet Pricing
| Pallet Type | Grade | Price Per Unit (GA) | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | A (Near-New) | market rate | Retail-bound, food-grade, export |
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | B (Light Use) | market rate | Internal, non-retail outbound |
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | C (Economy) | market rate | Ground-level staging, one-way |
| Block Pallet (New) | New | market rate | GDP pharma, automotive, heavy industrial |
| ISPM-15 Heat Treated | A or New | +market rate | International export through Port of Savannah (4th largest US) |
Pricing reflects delivered truckload rates to Georgia. Load range for cold storage: 600 lbs (frozen specialty foods) to 2,800 lbs (frozen bulk, dairy cases).
Pallet Types for Georgia Cold Storage Operations
Plastic Rackable
Deep freeze (<-10F): HDPE/polypropylene rated to -40F; 2,500-4,000 lb dynamic; beam-rack compatible
Plastic Nestable
Refrigerated zones (32-40F): lower cost, floor storage only; pressure washable; 2,000-2,500 lb dynamic
GMA Grade A Wood
Refrigerated-only applications (above 32F): lower cost than plastic; inspect for moisture before each cycle
Food-Grade Certified
Both wood and plastic must be free of chemical contamination; documentation for GFSI-audited cold chains
Georgia Cold Storage Market Overview
Atlanta cold storage market: concentrated in DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, and Cobb county industrial corridors. Chick-fil-A (College Park HQ) operates one of the largest proprietary cold chain networks in the QSR industry -- entirely supported by refrigerated logistics from suppliers across the Southeast. Port of Savannah fresh produce cold chain: temperature-controlled trailers stage at Pooler, GA facilities before redistribution inland.
Key customers and operations: Chick-fil-A supply chain (College Park), Sysco Atlanta, US Foods Georgia, Preferred Freezer Services (Atlanta), Americold (major Atlanta operations), Kroger Southeast cold chain, Port Savannah produce importers.
Port Access & ISPM-15 Availability
For cold storage operations shipping internationally through Georgia, we supply ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets with documented treatment certificates. Primary port served: Port of Savannah (4th largest US).
Georgia Coverage
Delivery area: All 159 Georgia counties; next-day Atlanta cold storage corridor; 1-3 days statewide; plastic pallet stock available.
Browse our All 159 Georgia Counties directory for county-level information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cold Storage operations in Georgia typically require Plastic rackable or nestable pallets for deep freeze; Grade A wood for refrigerated-only (above 32F); moisture <19%. Atlanta cold storage market: concentrated in DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, and Cobb county industrial corridors. Chick-fil-A (College Park HQ) operates one of the largest proprietary cold chain networks in the QSR industry -- entirely supported by refrigerated logistics from suppliers across the Southeast. Port of Savannah fresh produce cold chain: temperature-controlled trailers stage at Pooler, GA facilities before redistribution inland.
Next day metro Atlanta, Savannah; 1-3 days statewide. Contact us at (888) 271-7771 or submit a quote request for your specific Georgia location -- we'll confirm lead time and availability same business day.
We provide supplier conformance letters confirming pallet grade, species, and treatment type for all orders. For pharmaceutical orders, batch documentation is available. For export orders, ISPM-15 treatment certificates are provided. FDA 21 CFR FSMA (food cold chain), GDP (pharma cold chain), SQF/BRC cold storage sections, USDA for meat/poultry.
Full truckload orders (approximately 560-580 GMA 48x40 pallets on a standard 53-foot trailer) qualify for best pricing. We accommodate smaller quantities for established customers. Contact us to discuss your volume requirements for Georgia delivery.