Distribution & Logistics Industry | South Carolina Department of Commerce

South Carolina has the infrastructure network in place to make business happen.

South Carolina has one of the nation's fastest-growing container ports, two innovative inland ports, 2,300 miles of rail lines and more than 41,000 miles of state-maintained highways. Because of these assets, the Palmetto State has become internationally-known, not only for making things and making them well, but also for our skill in getting those things where they need to go.

From 2017–2023, transportation, distribution and logistics (TDL)-related firms announced capital investments of $2.1 billion in South Carolina. To accommodate this growth, South Carolina has been taking steps to ensure that our TDL capabilities exceed expectations. Evidence of our commitment is the project to deepen the Charleston Harbor to 52 feet, making it the deepest shipping channel in the Southeast.

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Benore Logistic Systems

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. has become the first company in South Carolina to include an electric Class 8 truck into a fleet. Peterbilt Model 589EV has a range of up to 150 miles and operates on thermally controlled lithium-ion batteries. Benore has installed a 150kW charger to charge the truck completely within three to four hours.

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Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Facts

Interstates crisscross S.C.

41,000

miles of state-maintained highways

2,300

miles of rail

$2.1 billion

capital investments announced by TDL firms from 2017–2023

150,160

South Carolinians employed in the TDL sector

$48.3 billion

economic impact

Distribution & Logistics Snapshots

“Dollar Tree is a large organization with tremendous growth opportunities ahead of us. We have been very impressed with the business-friendly approach and support that the State of Carolina and counties of Cherokee and Spartanburg have provided. This project demonstrates our commitment to the Upstate area by creating hundreds of jobs in the region. We are proud to become a bigger part of the local community.”

–Dollar Tree Chief Executive Officer Bob Sasser

“Spartanburg is an ideal location for our new distribution center. We thank the state of South Carolina for their cooperation and support during our site selection process, and we look forward to breaking ground on our new facility, which will help us to further optimize our supply chain and better serve our stores and customers across the Southeast.”

–Rite Aid Chairman and CEO John Standley

“At a time when job creation is so vital, and- more than ever- our customers are relying on Walmart for the essentials they need during this unprecedented time, we are excited about the impact this new facility will have on the regional economy and how it will help us better serve customers across the Southeast. We found a great partner in the state of South Carolina and we’re grateful for the support we received from Dorchester County, the South Carolina Ports Authority, the Department of Commerce and so many others who helped make this project a reality.”

–Walmart Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Greg Smith