Port of Savannah

Savannah, Tennessee (UN/LOCODE USTSA) lies at 35.2248034 N 88.2492037 W and serves as a pivotal inland deep‑water hub on the Mississippi River, 44 miles south of Memphis. The port offers seamless rail, highway, and pipeline connectivity, enabling efficient multimodal freight handling. Managed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Savannah hosts modern container yards, grain terminals, and bulk facilities that handle agricultural commodities, petrochemicals, and manufactured goods while meeting stringent safety and environmental standards. With 24‑hour operations, advanced terminal automation, and proximity to regional logistics centers, the port is a preferred gateway for commercial shipping, trade facilitation, and economic growth across the central United States..refs