South Carolina Container Moving & Drayage Services
Charleston & Inland Port Specialists
Our South Carolina team offers comprehensive container transport using sidelifter trucks, landoll trailers and cranes. We move loaded or empty containers between port terminals, inland ports and job sites across the state. By transporting cargo in sealed containers, customers reduce handling, limit exposure to theft and weather, and often lower shipping costs.
South Carolina Container Transport Coverage
Our South Carolina container movers regularly transport shipping containers between the Port of Charleston and the state’s inland logistics network, including Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon. We coordinate container drayage along major freight corridors such as I-26, I-85 and I-95, connecting Charleston’s port terminals with distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and logistics parks in Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Florence and the Pee Dee region. Our team also manages container deliveries throughout the Lowcountry, Midlands and Upstate regions, with long-haul container transport available nationwide.
SC Ports & Logistics Landscape
South Carolina’s maritime community is thriving. In fiscal year 2025, SC Ports handled 2.6 million TEUs, a 3 % increase over the prior year. Goods moved by rail between the Port of Charleston and inland ports grew 4 %. Charleston’s deep harbor allows two‑way vessel traffic and quick crane moves. SC Ports is the 8th largest U.S. container port and supports 1 in 9 South Carolina jobs. We provide drayage and container repositioning services at the Wando Welch, North Charleston and Leatherman terminals.
Inland Ports & Rail Connections
South Carolina operates two inland ports that extend the Port of Charleston’s reach:
Inland Port Greer: Recorded 205,523 rail moves in FY25, nearly a 10 % year‑over‑year increase. Located on I‑85 near Spartanburg, it links to Norfolk Southern’s rail network and serves the Upstate region.
Inland Port Dillon: Handled 33,838 rail moves in FY25. It provides access to I‑95 and CSX rail, serving the Pee Dee region and cross‑border markets.
Our drivers regularly shuttle containers between Charleston and these inland terminals, allowing shippers to reduce congestion at the waterfront and tap into intermodal savings.
South Carolina Freight Corridors & Industry Logistics
South Carolina’s logistics network is built around strategic port access, interstate freight corridors, and intermodal rail connectivity. From the Port of Charleston to Inland Ports Greer and Dillon, container flow depends on coordinated highway routing, rail scheduling, and regional manufacturing demand. Our team understands how these infrastructure layers work together, allowing us to position containers efficiently across the Lowcountry, Midlands, Upstate, and Pee Dee regions.
I-26 and I-95 Freight Corridors:
Frequent container moves along the I-26 corridor connecting Charleston to Columbia and the Midlands, and north–south repositioning via I-95 serving distribution hubs in Florence and Dillon.
Automotive & Aerospace Supply Chains
Regular transport supporting South Carolina’s automotive manufacturing sector (BMW, Volvo supply networks) and aerospace production facilities in the Charleston and Upstate regions.
Port of Charleston Harbor Deepening Advantage
With a 52-ft harbor depth, Charleston handles ultra-large container vessels, increasing demand for rapid drayage and inland repositioning services.
Intermodal Rail Optimization
Strategic coordination with Norfolk Southern (Greer) and CSX (Dillon) to reduce truck miles and lower landed freight costs for manufacturers and importers.
Hurricane & Weather Contingency Planning
Experience scheduling container moves around coastal storm activity and port congestion during peak hurricane season along the Lowcountry.
State Oversize & Overweight Rules
South Carolina permits non‑divisible loads (such as shipping containers) up to 16 ft wide. The state’s weight table allows 40,000 lbs. on two axles, 50,000 lbs. on three axles, 90,000 lbs. on five axles, 110,000 lbs. on six axles and 130,000 lbs. on seven axles. Tandem axles are limited to 40,000 lbs., while tridem or quad groups are capped at 60,000 lbs. We obtain permits and coordinate escorts for oversize moves.
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Service Areas
- Charleston & Lowcountry – drayage from Wando Welch, North Charleston and Leatherman terminals to Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville and beyond.
- Columbia & Midlands – container delivery to distribution centres, manufacturers and agricultural producers.
- Greenville & Spartanburg – service to Inland Port Greer and Upstate logistics parks.
- Florence & Dillon – moves to Inland Port Dillon and Pee Dee industrial sites.
- Myrtle Beach & Coastal Resorts – deliveries to hospitality projects, retail developments and construction sites.
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Cost Factors & Equipment Options
Pricing depends on distance, port fees, rail moves, container size and permit requirements. Drayage within Charleston may have shorter lead times, while moves to the Upstate or Pee Dee regions require rail coordination. We transport 20‑ft, 40‑ft, 45‑ft and high‑cube containers and offer storage and cross‑docking services.
Success Stories
We’ve helped an aerospace supplier deliver oversized 45‑ft containers from the Port of Charleston to a manufacturing plant near Greenville, coordinating overweight permits and rail transfers. Another customer, a farmer near Dillon, praised our quick delivery of refrigerated containers during the summer produce season. Our knowledge of inland port operations helps clients leverage rail savings.
FAQs
How busy is the Port of Charleston?
SC Ports handled 2.6 million TEUs in FY25, with rail volumes up 4 %.
What are South Carolina’s width and weight limits?
Permits allow non‑divisible loads up to 16 ft wide and weights of 40,000 lbs on two axles, 50,000 lbs on three axles, 90,000 lbs on five axles, 110,000 lbs on six axles and 130,000 lbs on seven axles.
Do you serve inland ports?
Yes. We provide drayage between Charleston and Inland Ports Greer and Dillon, offering door‑to‑door service.
Move With Confidence From Start to Finish
Whether you're relocating a single loaded container or coordinating multi-site logistics, Container Movers delivers the equipment, operational knowledge, and standardized processes required for safe, reliable container handling nationwide.
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Nationwide Container Transport Services
Container Movers provides reliable shipping container transport throughout the United States. In addition to our South Carolina operations serving the Port of Charleston, Inland Port Greer, and Inland Port Dillon, we coordinate container deliveries to manufacturing plants, warehouses, construction projects, and distribution centers across the Southeast.
Our nationwide network also supports container transport in major freight markets throughout the country. For example, we provide Chicago drayage and statewide container transport across Illinois, connecting major intermodal rail yards, the Port of Chicago, and distribution hubs in Joliet, Elwood, and Rockford.
Learn more about our Illinois container movers and Chicago drayage services.