MEDLOG, the logistics division of MSC, broke ground on a new 291,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Savannah, Georgia. This landmark project marks a significant addition to the export potential of poultry, pork and meat producers in the U.S. Southeast and Midwest.
MEDLOG’s Savannah cold storage facility will introduce around 20,000 freezer/cooler pallet positions to the local market and is designed to process up to 3 million pounds of blast freezing per day. This will enable producers to directly ship raw products to the cold storage facility for blast freezing and ultimately export to overseas markets in South America and Asia.
The facility has the capability to handle both frozen and chilled cargo. The facility will entail 42 loading docks and has been designed to serve rail cargo, giving producers as far away as the U.S. Midwest access to global markets.
This latest MEDLOG investment in Georgia will greatly benefit the Port of Savannah, the third busiest container terminal in the U.S. This development represents a significant investment in the port's future growth and is expected to bring over 100 new jobs to the city.
“This latest investment in the state of Georgia is another example for how MSC continues to expand the global reach of U.S. exporters and importers by enhancing landside capacity,” MSC USA President & CEO Fabio Santucci said. “We’ve designed this cold storage facility with the necessary specifications to enable trade opportunities for businesses as far inland as the Midwest. MSC has been serving U.S. businesses nationwide since 1985, and this facility allows us to further strengthen that decades-long partnership.”
MEDLOG’s Savannah cold storage has been designed to ensure a reduced carbon footprint. The facility will feature a 1.5-Megawatt rooftop solar array capable of supplying approximately 10% of the facility’s power. It will also be the first cold storage facility in the United States to achieve BREEAM certification, an international alternative to LEED. The MEDLOG cold storage facility aims to be operational around mid-2025.
About MEDLOG
Founded in 1988, MEDLOG is an independent logistics operator specializing in intermodal transportation solutions, inland container yard operations, and value-added services. As one of the world’s geographically widest logistics and supply chain operators, MEDLOG continuously invests in proprietary assets, such as inland logistics platforms, warehouses, trucks, locomotives, and barges. These strategically located assets enhance logistics efficiency, enabling MEDLOG to cater to unique supply chain requirements. With a presence in more than 80 countries, MEDLOG guarantees tailored, door-to-door solutions and large off-dock storage facilities supported by expert teams. MEDLOG is part of the MSC Group, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and is privately owned.
