New equipment shortages and congestion are evolving on the East Coast as import numbers continue to grow. The increased volume seen in Savannah and New York is in response to the bottleneck in Los Angeles and Long Beach, which shows little signs of letting up.
Charleston, a Low-Cost Alternative to NYC and NJ
Situated 750 miles south of NYC and 580 miles north of Miami, Charleston’s competitive advantage lies in its centralized East Coast location, offering a low-cost alternative to the New York and New Jersey Ports for importing, exporting, and fulfillment.
Charleston, the E-Commerce Distribution Hub of the East Coast?
The Charleston Harbor is set to become the deepest port on the East Coast by mid-2022. Upon completion, the 11 year, 2 Billion dollar project will take the port from its current 45ft to 52ft.