ContainerPort Group has relocated to a new 8-acre terminal in South Carolina

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🚢 ContainerPort Group has relocated to a new 8-acre terminal in South Carolina.

ContainerPort Group has announced its relocation to a new eight-acre terminal in North Charleston, South Carolina. The move provides the company with increased yard space and improved facilities, including two 2,000-square-foot buildings for its dedicated services division and sister carrier, Bristol Transportation. The larger terminal allows for the storage of 200-300 shipping containers and enhances ContainerPort Group's capacity to handle containerized freight.

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