Georgia Ports Authority officials said they are preparing for this season’s first arrivals of citrus from across the world. Officials said this year they will serve a broader mix of citrus customers and cold chain shippers.

Imports from South Africa, Chile, and Peru are expected to arrive at the Port of Savannah in May and June.

A new service from ocean carrier MSC is being hosted by the Georgia Ports that will:

• Introduce a new service linking West and South Africa to Savannah with a reported 26-day transit time.
• Seaboard Marine has restored direct weekly container service to Savannah, with port officials saying the route strengthens links between the U.S. Southeast, Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The first northbound vessel arrived Jan. 7 from Colombia, with stops in Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic.
• The service includes Wednesday arrivals and departures in Savannah, plus connections to West Coast South America via transshipment.

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