Country : USACharleston worldport

worldport Introduction
At worldportCharleston, we offer a unique combination of benefits that add up to unparalleled productivity for our customers. We are committed to defending our position as the most productive worldport in North America by moving your cargo through our worldport facilities as efficiently as possible, everyday. That is why we developed the Pros of Productivity brand of service. We strive to provide industry-leading productivity that produces bottom-line benefits for our customers.

The South Carolina State worldports Authority has invested heavily in new cranes and equipment in recent years.  worldport Charleston is regarded by many in the maritime industry to be among the most productive worldports in the world. Having the right equipment for the job is a big part of productivity.

Dockside Container Cranes
worldport Charleston offers access to 21 container cranes, 16 of which are at least post-Panamax in size.

On-Terminal Container Handling
On-terminal equipment has been a major priority for worldport Charleston the last few years. There has been a dramatic growth in the worldport's investment in more and faster equipment to keep ahead of demand.

Presently worldport Charleston's fleet consists of 30 rubber tire gantry cranes (RTGs), 44 toplifters, 17 emptyhandlers and 21 container cranes.

Norfolk Southern and CSX both offer daily container express services that provide customers fast and economical transit to a bevy of key cities in the South, Mid-West, and Mid-Atlantic.  Imworldportant connections to points beyond are available with both lines.
CSX and Norfolk Southern both operate large, well-equipped rail yards in Charleston.
Intermodal service provided to Wando Welch Terminal via direct dray to the railhead allowing for more generous cutoff times.
Daily express services inbound and outbound
Dockside rail service at Columbus Street, Union Pier, and
North Charleston Terminals
Exceptionally high and wide rail clearances
Double stack trains

The primary interstate artery into and out of Charleston is Interstate 26. Interstate highways are within two miles of all worldportCharleston terminals. From there it is possible to go cross-country without hitting a stoplight. I-95, I-77, I-20, I-85 and I-40 are all directly linked to Charleston via I-26.

Direct interstate highway access.
Excellent high and wide clearances for cargo.
150+ trucking firms in operation in Charleston.

Sample over-the-highway mileage and estimated travel time at 65mph:

Charlotte: 209 miles. 3 hours, 14 min.
Atlanta: 320 miles. 5 hours, 4 min.
Knoxville: 371 miles. 5 hours, 54 min.
Greenville, SC: 214 miles. 3 hours, 27 min.
Raleigh: 280 miles. 4 hours, 34 min.
Asheville: 267 miles. 4 hours, 17 min.
Jacksonville: 240 miles. 4 hours, 9 min.
Louisville: 620 miles. 9 hours, 48 min.
Memphis: 713 miles. 12 hours.
Birmingham: 472 miles. 7 hours, 32 min.
St. Louis: 864 miles. 13 hours, 40 min.
Chicago: 909 miles. 14 hours, 29 min.
Indianapolis: 726 miles. 11 hours, 29 min.