The Port of Savannah (Garden City Terminal) is the fourth-busiest container port in the United States and the single largest single-terminal container facility in the US. It handles over 5.5 million TEUs annually -- primarily consumer goods inbound from Asia and manufactured goods outbound. Every wooden pallet used in international cargo through Savannah must comply with ISPM-15 heat treatment standards, and port inspectors actively enforce this requirement. Port of Brunswick handles roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) auto cargo and additional container volume. Georgia exporters -- particularly agricultural exporters (peanuts, poultry, forest products) and manufacturers shipping to international markets -- rely on ISPM-15 certified pallets for every international shipment.
📨 Need import / export pallets in Georgia? We deliver to all 159 Georgia counties with documented Grade A stock and compliance letters.
Get GA Quote →Pallet Specification for Import / Export in Georgia
Standard pallet requirement: ISPM-15 heat-treated GMA 48x40 (HT stamp required); new block pallets for high-value cargo; documentation mandatory.
Compliance frameworks: USDA APHIS (ISPM-15), CBP (US Customs), destination country phytosanitary requirements, CITES for certain materials.
Typical load range: 500 lbs (specialty goods) to 3,000 lbs (consumer goods, industrial components).
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 import / export: 500 lbs (specialty goods) to 3,000 lbs (consumer goods, industrial components).
Pallet Types for Georgia Import / Export Operations
ISPM-15 Heat Treated (HT)
Mandatory for all wood pallet materials in international trade; 56C core for 30 min; IPPC stamp required
New Block Pallets (HT)
Preferred for high-value exports; 4-way entry for port handling equipment; documentation available
Fumigated (MB) -- AVOID
Methyl bromide fumigation is phased out; MB-stamped pallets are not acceptable for food/organic exports and increasingly rejected globally
Treatment Certificates
We provide ISPM-15 treatment documentation for all heat-treated pallet orders -- required for US Customs and foreign port entry
Georgia Import / Export Market Overview
Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal processes approximately 5.5 million TEUs/year with 26 ship-to-shore cranes and 170+ container handling cranes -- the most efficient single-terminal port in the US. Hyundai and Kia export finished vehicles and parts through Savannah and Brunswick. Georgia peanut, cotton, and kaolin exports are major volume drivers for outbound ISPM-15 pallet demand.
Key customers and operations: Port of Savannah freight forwarders and BCOs, Hyundai and Kia export logistics, Georgia agricultural exporters (peanut, cotton, kaolin), consumer goods importers at Savannah, international manufacturers using GA as gateway.
Port Access & ISPM-15 Availability
For import / export 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 Port Savannah and Brunswick; 1-3 days statewide; ISPM-15 stock available.
Browse our All 159 Georgia Counties directory for county-level information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Import / Export operations in Georgia typically require ISPM-15 heat-treated GMA 48x40 (HT stamp required); new block pallets for high-value cargo; documentation mandatory. Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal processes approximately 5.5 million TEUs/year with 26 ship-to-shore cranes and 170+ container handling cranes -- the most efficient single-terminal port in the US. Hyundai and Kia export finished vehicles and parts through Savannah and Brunswick. Georgia peanut, cotton, and kaolin exports are major volume drivers for outbound ISPM-15 pallet demand.
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. USDA APHIS (ISPM-15), CBP (US Customs), destination country phytosanitary requirements, CITES for certain materials.
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.