Eastern Distribution Offers Transloading and Unloading Services in Their Greenville, SC Warehousing Facility
Receiving Loads, and Unloading Containers from the Ports of Charleston, SC and Savannah, Ga.
South Carolina's economy is thriving like the palmetto palm trees that line the state's coast. The state's logistics sector helps fuel this powerful economic engine.
"Transportation, distribution, and logistics are vital to South Carolina's economy," says South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Robert M. Hitt III. "The state recognizes the need for constant investment to maintain
Riding the Rails
Eastern Distribution, a full-service warehouse management and distribution company. Eastern Distribution owns and operates six warehouses totaling more than 500,000 square feet of space in Greenville, S.C., where the company is based. Thanks to South Carolina's extensive highway system, shippers can quickly get products on the road to just about anywhere.
With rail service provided by both CSX and Norfolk Southern, the company benefits from access to major national and less-than-truckload carriers. Eastern Distribution receives, loads, and unloads containers from the ports of Charleston and Savannah, Ga.
"As an established company with more than 40 years experience, Eastern Distribution is well-situated to take advantage of shippers' growing interest in rail transportation as a way to cope with rising fuel prices," says Terrence Smith, president and CEO, Eastern Distribution.
"We have many long-standing customers because we tailor our services to meet their unique needs," says Smith. "We are small enough to adapt and large enough to provide any service customers need."
One Eastern Distribution facility, the 163,000-square-foot Warehouse K, is designed to accommodate trains inside the terminal, shielding high-value goods from inclement weather. The warehouse's Greenville location is far enough inland that the area is largely protected from shutdowns due to hurricanes or other adverse weather.
All Eastern Distribution's warehouses are maintained to food grade and, in addition to being rail accessible, are convenient to I-85 and I-26.
Yet another advantage for customers is that South Carolina levies no taxes on inventory.
"Both South Carolina's business environment and its climate offer great benefits to warehousing," Smith says.
In addition to its transportation infrastructure and location, the state offers an outstanding workforce and superior educational opportunities, with particular emphasis on technical skills.
For more information about Eastern Distribtiuon's Warehousing, Distribution, Transloading and Unloading please contact:
Contact:
Terrance Smith
www.easterndistribution.com
tsmith@easterndistribution.com
864-277-2800
