Charleston Freight & Logistics Services
Transcend Global Logistics coordinates freight moving through the Charleston market, including container drayage, truckload, intermodal and warehouse connections. Each move is planned around the assigned terminal, cargo release, equipment, delivery point and schedule. TGL coordinates transportation and is not South Carolina Ports or a marine terminal operator.
Charleston freight requires current terminal information
SC Ports announced that container operations would be consolidated at Wando Welch and North Charleston terminals beginning August 1, 2026, with Leatherman Terminal operations paused in the short term. Because terminal assignments and operating plans can change, the booking and current SC Ports information should be checked before dispatch.
A workable container plan requires the terminal, container number, size, import or export status, ocean-carrier release, customs status, availability information and delivery requirements. “Port of Charleston” alone is not enough information to schedule a truck accurately.
Services for Charleston-area cargo
- Port of Charleston container drayage
- Dry van and full truckload transportation
- Reefer and temperature-controlled freight
- Charleston intermodal and warehouse coordination
- Transload, staging and final-delivery coordination when required
Import and export container planning
Import moves may involve terminal availability, holds, appointment or gate requirements, chassis needs, delivery appointments and empty-container return instructions. The responsible cargo party should confirm release before dispatch. Free-time, demurrage and detention exposure depend on the ocean carrier, terminal and shipment facts.
For exports, planning should work backward from terminal receiving windows and vessel cutoffs. The booking, empty-equipment source, loading location, container weight and documentation can all affect whether the move is ready to execute.
Rail and inland-port connections
SC Ports connects Charleston cargo with CSX and Norfolk Southern rail service. Its RapidRail program links marine terminals with nearby rail yards, while Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon extend access toward the I-85 and I-95 corridors. Whether rail or all-truck service is appropriate depends on the shipment’s destination, transit requirements, equipment and available service.
Wando and North Charleston considerations
Wando Welch Terminal is located in Mount Pleasant near I-526, while North Charleston Terminal serves a different access point and cargo mix. Drivers and dispatch teams need the correct terminal address, gate requirements and current operating instructions. A terminal change can affect appointments, equipment positioning and the planned route.
Official Charleston operating resources
Gate hours, terminal assignments and operating advisories can change. SC Ports publishes current information through its official facilities pages, including terminal links and operational resources. Shippers should confirm current SC Ports and ocean-carrier information rather than relying on a static estimated wait time.
Information needed for a Charleston quote
- Current terminal assignment and container number
- Container size, commodity and weight
- Import or export status and relevant availability or cutoff dates
- Exact pickup, warehouse and delivery addresses
- Appointment, temperature or special-handling requirements
Charleston freight questions
Which Charleston terminal should be listed on the quote?
Use the terminal shown on the current booking or cargo information. Because operating assignments can change, confirm the terminal with the ocean carrier and SC Ports before dispatch.
Can TGL coordinate drayage with inland transportation?
Yes. Depending on the shipment, TGL can coordinate terminal pickup with truckload, warehouse, transload or intermodal service for the next destination.