Inland Port Greer continues to prove its role as a key intermodal hub in the U.S. Southeast, offering strong rail connectivity to the Port of Charleston and regional markets.
The facility handled nearly 200,000 rail moves in 2025, marking a record year and reinforcing its position as a high-volume, short-haul intermodal solution.
Located along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte, the inland port gives shippers access to 94 million consumers within a one-day truck drive. It offers 24/7 gate operations, 11-minute turn times and overnight rail service six days a week through Norfolk Southern.
Since opening in 2013, Inland Port Greer has expanded rapidly. It now serves more than 150 customers across the Southeast, including manufacturers, retailers and consumer goods companies. Strong export demand helps balance container flows through the Port of Charleston.
“What began as a strategic investment has become a critical asset for the Southeastern supply chain,” said Micah Mallace, President and CEO of South Carolina Ports. “We offer high service levels at lower cost, which is a rare combination in the market.”
To support growth, South Carolina Ports recently completed a $55 million expansion project. The upgrade increased annual rail capacity to 300,000 lifts. Improvements include a larger container yard, expanded chassis storage and 9,000 feet of additional rail to handle longer trains.
The Greer–Charleston corridor is now one of the largest international intermodal lanes in Norfolk Southern’s network.
“As shown by recent milestones, Inland Port Greer is a proven success,” said Shawn Tureman, Vice President Intermodal Automotive at Norfolk Southern. “Our rail service provides speed, reliability and flexibility while reducing environmental impact by shifting freight from road to rail.”
South Carolina Ports said it will continue to invest in the facility to support supply chain efficiency and meet growing customer demand.
