Savannah Claims Top Spot in U.S. Industrial Market
For the second consecutive quarter, Savannah has led the nation in year-to-date industrial market absorption, firmly establishing itself as a premier logistics and distribution hub in the United States. Robust leasing activity, a well-balanced construction pipeline, and the continued expansion of port operations are driving the market’s strong performance.
According to JLL’s Q3 2025 Savannah Industrial Market Dynamics report, the city recorded 3 million square feet of leases last quarter, pushing the year-to-date total to 9 million square feet. A key catalyst has been Hyundai’s state-of-the-art Meta Plant, which continues to attract industrial development, especially in the Ellabell area. This submarket alone has accounted for more than 4.3 million square feet of annual net absorption.
Currently, over 18 million square feet of active tenant requirements are being tracked in the market, with several deals seeking spaces of 1 million square feet or more. To meet this demand, approximately 4.8 million square feet of warehouse and distribution facilities are under construction, ensuring a balanced interplay between supply and demand.
Further supporting Savannah’s industrial growth is the Port of Savannah, the fastest-growing container gateway along the East and Gulf Coasts. In August, the port handled 534,037 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a 9% year-over-year increase and its third-highest volume on record.
With momentum from major industrial investments and a thriving logistics infrastructure, Savannah continues to dominate the national industrial landscape.
