Serving exporters, freight forwarders, and 3PLs at the Port of Savannah - the largest single-terminal container port in the US and the #1 East Coast container port by volume.
The Port of Savannah (Garden City Terminal) is the largest single-terminal container port in the United States and the busiest East Coast container port by volume, handling over 5.5 million TEUs annually. Nearly 40% of all US East Coast container traffic flows through Savannah, making it the critical gateway for southeastern and midwestern manufacturers, retailers, and agricultural exporters.
Florida Pallet Supply serves the Port of Savannah's vast logistics ecosystem - from exporters at the Garden City Terminal to the 150+ distribution centers and fulfillment centers along the I-16 and I-95 corridors. We deliver ISPM-15 certified export pallets, standard GMA pallets for import-side DCs, and heavy-duty block pallets for the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
As the #1 East Coast container port, Savannah is one of the highest-scrutiny ports for ISPM-15 compliance inspections. CBP agricultural inspectors at Savannah regularly audit wood packaging on outbound shipments to Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Non-compliant pallets result in CBP holds, re-export orders, and costly delays at a port where container throughput speed is critical.
Florida Pallet Supply maintains ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallet inventory for delivery throughout the Savannah port district, including Garden City Terminal, Colonel's Island, and the surrounding warehouse cluster. All pallets carry the full IPPC mark with US country code and HT designation.
All Florida Pallet Supply ISPM-15 pallets carry the full IPPC mark: country code, producer number, and HT designation. Certificate of Heat Treatment available on request.
Request Compliance Docs →Primary export pallet for Savannah-routed containerized cargo. market rate each. ISPM-15 certified, full new construction.
Near-new ISPM-15 pallets for one-way export shipments. market rate each. Significant savings for high-volume shippers.
For auto parts (Hyundai/KIA supplier corridor), machinery, and heavy goods exports. 4-way entry, higher load rating.
For Savannah's import-side DCs - the 150+ facilities receiving container imports from Savannah. Grade A and B available.
Savannah's logistics footprint has expanded dramatically with 40+ million square feet of warehouse and DC space within 30 miles of the port. Target, IKEA, Heineken, Gulfstream, and hundreds of other companies operate major DCs in the Savannah area. The Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County (2024 opening) has added a major automotive manufacturing cluster that generates substantial pallet demand for parts imports and vehicle assembly exports.
Georgia's agricultural export sector - poultry, peanuts, soybeans, cotton, timber - routes heavily through Savannah. All agricultural commodity exports on wooden pallets require ISPM-15 compliance. We serve both the industrial/automotive and agricultural export segments from our Georgia stocking locations.
Serving Chatham County (Savannah) and all surrounding areas. View our county-level service page for delivery details.
Yes. The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal handles more TEUs than any other single terminal on the US East Coast, processing over 5.5 million TEUs annually. It surpassed Port Newark/New York in volume rankings and continues to grow with the Georgia Ports Authority's ongoing expansion program (the Mason Mega Rail Terminal being one of the most significant recent investments).
Yes - in fact, most of our Savannah-area deliveries go to the distribution centers and fulfillment facilities around the port, not the terminal itself. Companies like Target, IKEA, and Heineken receive pallet shipments at their Savannah-area DCs on standing weekly schedules. We deliver to Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth, and other logistics parks in Chatham and surrounding counties.
Yes. The Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County and its tier-1 and tier-2 supplier facilities generate demand for block pallets, custom dunnage, and ISPM-15 export pallets for component imports from Korea. We supply automotive-spec pallets to supplier facilities throughout the I-16 corridor. Contact us with your component weights and dimensions for a custom pallet specification.
For standard HT GMA pallet orders under 200 pallets, same-day or next-day delivery to Savannah area is standard. For large volume orders (500+ pallets), 1-2 business days with coordinated delivery. For standing weekly programs, we route dedicated delivery to your facility on your preferred day and time. Peak season planning (Q3-Q4) should include 2-3 days of buffer for high-demand periods.
Yes. Georgia poultry (the #1 US poultry-producing state), peanuts, and timber products exported through Savannah on wooden pallets require ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets for most Asian, European, and Latin American destinations. For bulk agricultural exports, block pallets are often preferred by vessel operators for their stackability and fork access in vessel stowage.
ISPM-15 certified. Same-day response on all port quotes.
ISPM-15 certified pallets. Same-day quotes. Statewide delivery in Georgia.
Get Free Port Quote →FSMA Section 204 traceability supported on every food-grade load; pallet ID linked to the lumber lot, kiln batch, and dispatch ticket in our chain-of-custody database.
Florida's 'Right to Inspect' law allows commercial customers to audit pallet treatment records on 24-hour notice; our digital records portal supports same-day access.
FAA Part 121 air-cargo operations at MIA, MCO, and TPA require flame-retardant treated pallets for in-cabin loads; we maintain Class A flame-rated stock for forwarder accounts.
Custom 42x42 pallet builds use 7/8 inch deck boards for telecommunications-equipment loads; nail-pattern density doubled to handle 5,000 lb static load; runner spacing optimized for 4,000 lb-capacity narrow-aisle reach trucks.
Recycled-Grade B pallets meet structural spec but may have up to 2 replaced deck boards; suitable for industrial loads outside food/pharma; price point 30-40% below new GMA.
Standard delivery scheduling: orders confirmed by 2 PM EST ship same day from the nearest yard; orders after 2 PM ship next-business-day; weekend dispatch available with 24-hour notice for premium accounts.
Aerospace component manufacturers (Brevard, Pinellas counties) use ISPM-15 export crates for international supplier shipments; build-to-print specs include foam-lined interiors and humidity-control packets.
ISPM-15 export documentation included on every applicable load at no additional cost; some competitors charge $50-150 per load for the certificate; we don't.
Pallet recycling diverts ~80% of returned stock from landfill; recycled pallets carry 60-70% lower embodied carbon than new GMA; our annual sustainability report documents tons diverted per customer.
Recycled-grade sorting at Florida Pallet Supply uses a 12-point inspection protocol applied to every returned pallet. Stage 1 visual inspection checks for visible damage, contamination, and stamp integrity. Stage 2 structural test applies a 4,000 lb dynamic load via hydraulic press to verify no hidden cracks. Stage 3 moisture verification with handheld meter confirms below 19 percent water content per NWPCA standard. Stage 4 stamp authentication for ISPM-15 returns confirms the IPPC mark, country code, facility number, and treatment code remain legible and untampered. Pallets failing any stage are routed to repair lane or chip-and-mulch stream; pass-rate runs 73 percent for Grade A, 91 percent across A+B combined.
Florida Pallet Supply's lumber sourcing prioritizes Southeast US mill stock from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and the Carolinas. Mixed hardwood blends typically include oak, maple, ash, and hickory at 600+ specific gravity, kiln-dried to 12-19 percent moisture before fabrication. Southern Yellow Pine #2 grade dominates new GMA builds because of consistent dimensional stability, predictable nail-holding capacity, and competitive economics against Pacific Northwest stock. Regional sourcing reduces transport carbon by approximately 60 percent compared to PNW lumber delivered to Florida operations.
Custom build-to-print pallets at Florida Pallet Supply begin with a CAD review against customer drawings, followed by lumber procurement matched to the spec. Aerospace-grade builds typically specify 7/8-inch deck boards, double-runner stringers with 3-inch block spacing, foam-lined cavity inserts for component protection, and humidity-control packets (silica gel or molecular sieve) inserted between deck layers. Lead time runs 5 to 10 business days depending on quantity and special-material availability. Each finished custom pallet receives a serial number etched into the lumber and entered into the customer chain-of-custody record before dispatch.
Heat treatment to ISPM-15 specification at Florida Pallet Supply runs in computer-monitored kilns sized for 1,200-pallet batch loads. Wood core temperature is verified by 9-point thermocouple grid: 4 surface probes plus 5 deep-core probes inserted into representative deck boards on each batch. Compliance demands 56 degrees Celsius core temperature held for 30 continuous minutes; our standard cycle holds 58 degrees for 35 minutes for a documented compliance buffer. Each batch generates a treatment log with timestamp, temperature curve, kiln number, lumber lot reference, and inspector signature, archived in the chain-of-custody database for the full 7-year retention period required for export verification.
Yes - when properly inspected and graded. Recycled Grade A pallets must demonstrate no broken or replaced boards, fully legible GMA stamp, and pass dynamic load test before grading. Load capacity meets the 2,500 lb dynamic / 4,600 lb static specification per ASME MH1 2016. Recycled Grade B pallets retain structural integrity but show repaired boards; load capacity is typically reduced to 2,000 lb dynamic for non-critical industrial loads.
Pool pallets are owned by the rental company (CHEP blue, PECO red) and circulate in a closed-loop. You pay per trip and return them. Owned pallets are yours - bought once, depreciated over service life. Pool models work for closed-loop CPG-to-major-retailer flows (Costco, Walmart, Kroger). Owned models work for variable distribution lanes, export, custom specs, and any operation outside the major-retailer pool network. Florida Pallet Supply supplies owned pallets and supports the buy-back program at end-of-life.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply offers API integration with major WMS systems including Manhattan Active, Oracle WMS Cloud, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, HighJump, and Mecalux Easy. Custom integration with proprietary ERP systems supported via REST API or EDI. Per-pallet barcode data, lot traceability records, treatment certificates, and POD documentation flow automatically to the customer system.
Wood GMA pallets typically last 8-15 trips in a typical distribution cycle (warehouse to retail and back). Heavy-duty builds with reinforced stringers and 7/8-inch deck boards stretch lifespan to 20+ trips. Block pallets last longer than stringer pallets - typically 25-40 trips - because the continuous-face deck distributes load forces across nine support blocks instead of three stringers.
Same-day delivery in 19 Florida same-day counties carries no premium over standard pricing for orders confirmed by 2 PM EST. Next-day statewide delivery also has no premium. Emergency dispatch (24/7 outside business hours) carries a $250-500 freight surcharge depending on origin yard and destination distance. Weekend dispatch with 24-hour notice runs $100-250 freight premium for premium-account customers.
The IPPC stamp is branded into the wood (not painted or stickered) on at least two opposite sides of each pallet, after heat treatment completes. The stamp shows the IPPC wheat-stalk logo, US country code, the facility's APHIS-registered number (assigned by USDA), and the HT treatment code. Hand-drawn, painted, or stickered marks are rejected at customs because they can be falsified. Stamp legibility must survive normal pallet handling for the full export trip.
Net 30 standard for established customers with credit approval. First three orders run Net 15 or COD. ACH transfer is preferred for invoice payment; credit card accepted with 2.5 percent processing surcharge above $10,000 per transaction. Wire transfer accepted for large orders and international customers. Letter of credit available for export orders over $50,000 on request.
CP (Chemical Pallet) series are specialized European specs designed for chemical industry export. CP1 measures 1200x1000mm, CP2 1200x800mm, CP3 1140x1140mm, CP9 1140x1140mm reinforced. All carry ISPM-15 heat treatment. EUR/EPAL pallets measure 1200x800mm, use an 11-board pattern, weigh ~25 kg, and are the dominant general-purpose European spec. Florida Pallet Supply builds both CP and EUR/EPAL for European exporters; lead time 7-10 business days, EPAL certification optional.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply ships mixed orders routinely. Common scenarios: new pallets for high-visibility customer-facing shipments (DTC e-commerce, retail-ready displays) and recycled Grade A for industrial inbound. Pricing applies per pallet type; freight bundles all types on a single truckload. Standing-order programs can lock pricing on a multi-type basket.
Both. Per-pallet pricing is standard for orders under 1,000 pallets per quote. Per-truckload pricing applies when orders fill a 53-foot dry van (~600 pallets for standard 48x40 GMA, ~300 for oversized custom). Truckload pricing typically saves 5-15 percent over per-pallet equivalent because freight bundles efficiently. Standing-order customers receive freight bundled into per-pallet pricing for predictable accounting.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply welcomes customer tours of the Lakeland and Jacksonville processing yards. Tours typically take 90 minutes and include the receiving dock, inspection stations, heat-treatment kilns, build floor, dispatch staging, and quality records library. 30 days notice required for scheduling. Tours are common during initial vendor qualification and quarterly review for standing-order customers.
Yes. Knockdown (KD) pallets ship flat to save freight space and assemble on-site. Common for international shipments where dimensional weight constraints favor flat-pack. Florida Pallet Supply builds KD pallets in 48x40 GMA and custom sizes; assembly hardware (nails, brackets) included. Per-pallet pricing runs 10-15 percent higher than pre-assembled but freight savings often offset for trans-oceanic shipments.
Procurement managers evaluating Florida Pallet Supply for new vendor onboarding typically request: (1) APHIS facility registration certificate for ISPM-15 compliance, (2) ISO 9001 alignment documentation, (3) FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 third-party lab test reports for food-grade stock, (4) sample lumber lot for incoming inspection, (5) reference customers in similar industry vertical, (6) financial stability indicators (D&B report, bonding capacity), (7) hurricane/disaster continuity plan documentation, (8) insurance certificate including general liability and product liability minimums.
Vendor qualification timelines at major Florida operations (Publix, Walmart Florida DCs, Tropicana, Florida pharmaceutical distributors) typically run 60-120 days from RFP submission to first PO. Florida Pallet Supply provides standardized qualification packet within 48 hours of request, accelerating timeline to the customer-side review phase. Standing-order agreements typically execute within 21 days of qualified-vendor status approval.
Total cost of ownership analysis for pallet vendor selection should include: per-pallet purchase price, freight delivery cost, dock labor for receiving, storage cost in yard, repair cost over service life, end-of-life recovery value, compliance documentation overhead, and risk premium for supply disruption. Florida Pallet Supply's standing-order model with buy-back program typically delivers 8-18 percent lower TCO than spot-market alternatives because the buy-back recovers $3-5 per Grade A return that would otherwise be lost.
Florida Pallet Supply maintains compliance with standards from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA - palletcentral.com), USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS - aphis.usda.gov), International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC ISPM-15 - ippc.int), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (fda.gov), Random Lengths lumber pricing index (randomlengths.com), American Society of Mechanical Engineers MH1 pallet load standard (asme.org), Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS - fdacs.gov), Customs and Border Protection wood packaging requirements (cbp.gov), Florida Citrus Mutual (flcitrusmutual.com), Florida Tomato Committee (floridatomatoes.org), and the Florida Customs House Brokers Association (flchba.com). Compliance documentation is provided with every export load at no additional charge and supports customer audits, internal QC review, and regulatory submission as required.
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