CLG Expands in Savannah with High Capacity, Port-Centric Facility

Savannah, GA — May 6, 2026— Coastal Logistics Group (CLG), a leading third-party logistics provider, today announced the successful relocation of its secondary Savannah operations to a new facility at 135 Distribution Drive. The move, just down the street from its previous location at 40 Sonny Perdue Drive, reflects CLG’s continued investment in the Savannah market and its commitment to strengthening support for customers operating through the Port of Savannah.

CLG will continue full operations at its headquarters at 50 Sonny Perdue Drive, reinforcing its multi-facility model—with both facilities positioned near the Georgia Ports and major transportation corridors. Together, these facilities enable CLG to deliver a comprehensive range of logistics services supporting high-volume cargo movement between the port and inland distribution networks. The move also supports greater connectivity across CLG’s East Coast network, including its locations in Charleston, SC, and Norfolk, VA, enabling more efficient coordination of cargo flows across key port markets. 

Facility Highlights

The 179,200-square-foot warehouse, located just 4.1 miles from The Port of Savannah and 2.3 miles from CLG’s Savannah headquarters, strengthens the company’s footprint in one of the nation’s fastest-growing logistics hubs while delivering meaningful operational advantages for customers navigating today’s increasingly cost-sensitive and complex freight environment.

Built for High Volume and High Velocity

The new facility is engineered to increase throughput, support faster turn times, and enhance CLG’s ability to deliver flexible, port-centric logistics solutions. With 50 dock doors and 194 dedicated trailer parking positions, CLG has created an operation designed to efficiently transfer cargo between containerized freight and over-the-road (OTR) trucks at scale.

This level of trailer capacity directly addresses one of the Savannah market’s most persistent operational challenges: limited access to secure, scalable staging space near the port. Without it, congestion and delays can quickly lead to increased demurrage and per diem costs. In high-volume gateway markets such as the Port of Savannah, these charges are typically assessed on a daily basis and can escalate quickly as dwell time increases, creating significant and often avoidable expenses.

Measurable Operational Advantages

At CLG’s facility, freight can be quickly unloaded, staged, and reloaded through streamlined drop-and-hook operations, allowing drivers to exchange trailers and return to the road without extended wait times. This improves driver productivity while accelerating overall cargo flow.

By enabling freight to be staged off-port in a secure, high-capacity yard, CLG provides customers with measurable operational advantages to:

• Reduce detention, demurrage, and per diem exposure
• Increase tractor and trailer utilization across over-the-road fleets
• Improve driver turn times through faster trailer exchanges
• Stage freight closer to port and major highway corridors for more efficient dispatching
• Lower overall transportation costs by reducing empty miles and asset downtime

In today’s freight market, where maximizing equipment productivity is critical, available trailer capacity has become a meaningful differentiator. Dedicated yard space allows customers to decouple transportation from warehouse appointment constraints—keeping trucks moving while freight remains staged, secure, and accessible.

This operational model is especially valuable for importers and carriers moving through Savannah, where drayage rates, chassis-related charges, and time-based accessorials continue to impact total landed costs. At the same time, Savannah’s role as a cost-efficient gateway continues to expand, with industry studies indicating the potential for more than $1,000 in savings per container compared to certain West Coast routing options.

Integrated Transportation

Further enhancing this approach is CLG’s integrated trucking division, CLG Truckload Solutions (CLG-TS), which provides aligned OTR capacity directly connected to warehouse and yard operations. This integration enables tighter coordination, faster trailer turns, and greater control over service reliability—eliminating many of the inefficiencies that can occur when relying on fragmented third-party transportation providers.

Security and Compliance

In addition to its throughput capabilities, the facility is built to the highest standards of security and compliance. It is fully CTPAT compliant, with a fenced and controlled-access perimeter, a 24/7 staffed security lodge, and a comprehensive AI-enabled camera system providing visibility across dock operations, yard activity, and warehouse space.

In an environment defined by rising costs and increasing operational complexity, CLG’s combination of dock capacity, yard scale, and integrated transportation offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution for moving freight through Savannah.

“Savannah continues to play a critical role in how freight moves across the Southeast, and this facility allows us to better support that demand while addressing the constraints in today’s freight environment,” said Chad Barrow, Founder & CEO of Coastal Logistics Group. “By combining dock capacity, scalable yard space, and integrated transportation, we’ve built an operation that improves speed, flexibility, and cost control while reducing inefficiencies across the supply chain.”

CLG Savannah Services

Our Savannah, GA, operations network is designed to deliver flexible & comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions, including: 

• Warehousing & Storage
• Rail (50 SP), Bulk, & Container Transloading
• Truckload Transportation & Port Drayage (through CLG Truckload Solutions)
• Cross-Docking & Distribution
• Project Cargo & Oversized (OOG) Freight Handling
• Custom Crating, Export Packaging, & Preservation
• Value-Added Services

By reinforcing its footprint in Savannah, CLG remains focused on delivering dependable supply chain solutions throughout the Southeast and beyond.

Media Contact:

Lily Osterloh, Sales & Marketing Specialist: losterloh@clg-inc.com

Sources:

Container Demurrage and Detention Fees: How to Avoid Them at US Ports (2026) — FreightFigures

Detention Pay Rates 2026: $50-$125/Hour Industry Rates | O Trucking

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Coastal Logistics Group is a trusted, asset-based third-party logistics provider headquartered in Savannah, GA, with additional facilities in Charleston, SC, and Norfolk, VA. CLG specializes in delivering scalable, end-to-end logistics solutions for complex and demanding supply chains across a range of industries. From warehousing and distribution to freight management, cross-docking, and a wide range of value-added services, CLG’s experienced team is committed to solving the challenges others won’t take on. Built on a foundation of safety, integrity, diligence, and excellence, CLG continuously strives to optimize supply chains, drive efficiency, deliver results, and be "Always on Your SIDE."  For more information, please explore our website or request a quote.