MEDLOG officially opened its new 291,000 square-foot facility in Rincon, Ga., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. The Port of Savannah’s central location within the U.S. Southeast offers a strategic gateway to serve the Eastern U.S. and Midwest, with Garden City Terminal 100 miles closer to Atlanta than any other port. (Photo Credit: MEDLOG)
SAVANNAH, GA — September 12, 2025 — The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has officially welcomed a major new addition to the state’s logistics infrastructure: a 291,000-square-foot cold storage facility developed by MEDLOG, a global leader in supply chain solutions. Located in Rincon, Georgia, just 18 miles from the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal, the facility significantly expands the region’s refrigerated cargo capacity and positions Coastal Georgia as a premier cold chain gateway for U.S. exports.
The new facility was unveiled during a grand opening ceremony on September 10, attended by customers, government officials, business leaders, and senior executives from MEDLOG and MSC Group.
“We’re proud to welcome MEDLOG’s newest cold chain facility to Savannah,” said Griff Lynch, President and CEO of Georgia Ports. “This strategic investment enhances our region’s capabilities and opens new doors for exporters across the Southeast and Midwest.”
Cold Chain Innovation at Scale
The facility features:
- 42 loading docks
- 20,000 freezer/cooler pallet positions
- Blast freezing capacity of up to 3 million pounds per day—including the largest blast room in the nation
- Rail siding for 18 rail cars, enabling direct access to Midwest markets for frozen beef and pork
In addition to frozen protein exports, the site is equipped to handle fresh produce imports such as citrus, avocados, grapes, and blueberries using advanced refrigeration systems.
“This facility is part of a broader strategy to strengthen supply chains and deliver global competitive advantages to U.S. exporters,” said Giuseppe Prudente, Chairman of MEDLOG. “Together with GPA, we’re building a logistics ecosystem that drives economic growth and resilience.”
Regional Impact
- Jobs Created: 100+
- Economic Impact: $65 million for the state of Georgia
- Total Near-Port Cold Storage Capacity: 2.4 million square feet across 12 facilities
The Port of Savannah supports 3,800 refrigerated containers simultaneously, the most of any U.S. port. USDA, FDA, and Customs inspections are conducted on-site in temperature-controlled environments, reducing handling costs and preserving product integrity.
About Georgia Ports Authority
Celebrating 80 years of operation, GPA supports nearly 651,000 jobs statewide and contributes $174 billion in revenue annually. With $3.2 billion invested over the past decade and $4.5 billion planned over the next ten years, GPA continues to expand cargo handling capabilities and support future supply chain needs. For more information, visit gaports.com.
About MEDLOG
Founded in 1988, MEDLOG is a global logistics operator specializing in intermodal transportation, inland container yards, and value-added services. Operating in over 80 countries, MEDLOG is part of the MSC Group, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more at medlog.com.
