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The attached article is about the importance of logistics and growing the logistics industry in South Carolina. The importance of factors such as access to interstates, airports, rail, and sea ports are ranked in the news release.
Can you say I-26, I-20, I-77, I-95, UPS at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Norfolk Southern, CSX and the Port of Charleston in one breath? Columbia, Columbia, Columbia.
SC has always been interested in attracting a second auto plant. With connections to major ports, the interstates and access to Charlotte Douglas for international flights, this area seems like a natural for a plant. Of course politics often drives which locations are made available. SCANA should take a lead is getting more large scale plants, Duke is very active in recruiting industry for their service area.
I could see a second automotive plant in SC going to Orangeburg County, near the I-26/I-95 junction. That's one of the most underutilized logistical locations in the state--again, with direct connections to two of the busiest ports of the East Coast and the nation's primary north-south highway.
I could see a second automotive plant in SC going to Orangeburg County, near the I-26/I-95 junction. That's one of the most underutilized logistical locations in the state--again, with direct connections to two of the busiest ports of the East Coast and the nation's primary north-south highway.
Orangeburg County is already attracting lots of new investment, as in investors/co's from outside the area and the U.S. I have it on good information new manufacturing plants are being set up as I type, they just haven't hired en masse, yet. Just a matter of time before Orangeburg Cty starts to buzz with manufacturing and logistics activity.
There's still talk of a 'truck only' highway to be built from Orangburg Cty to Charleston, it just hasn't gotten past the planning stages, yet. Between the investment there and what should happen in the future in Sumter Cty after Continental moved in, that whole area southeast of Columbia should be buzzing, soon enough.
USC is graduating some of the top folks with business degrees which deal with logistics, arguably some of the best in the entire country. I've met a few grads from their logistics-centric programs, and none have had trouble finding jobs in the past few years, in fact every one of them were hired by top companies right out of school.
Orangeburg County is already attracting lots of new investment, as in investors/co's from outside the area and the U.S. I have it on good information new manufacturing plants are being set up as I type, they just haven't hired en masse, yet. Just a matter of time before Orangeburg Cty starts to buzz with manufacturing and logistics activity.
There's still talk of a 'truck only' highway to be built from Orangburg Cty to Charleston, it just hasn't gotten past the planning stages, yet. Between the investment there and what should happen in the future in Sumter Cty after Continental moved in, that whole area southeast of Columbia should be buzzing, soon enough.
USC is graduating some of the top folks with business degrees which deal with logistics, arguably some of the best in the entire country. I've met a few grads from their logistics-centric programs, and none have had trouble finding jobs in the past few years, in fact every one of them were hired by top companies right out of school.
I haven't been keeping up with all the developments happening in my home county; GREAT to hear that new investment is headed that way. Things seemed to slow down after the recession stymied the huge planned Jafza development, as well as plans for an inland port. I did see the county listed as an emerging area for logistics, so that's very promising.
Orangeburg County is already attracting lots of new investment, as in investors/co's from outside the area and the U.S. I have it on good information new manufacturing plants are being set up as I type, they just haven't hired en masse, yet. Just a matter of time before Orangeburg Cty starts to buzz with manufacturing and logistics activity.
There's still talk of a 'truck only' highway to be built from Orangburg Cty to Charleston, it just hasn't gotten past the planning stages, yet. Between the investment there and what should happen in the future in Sumter Cty after Continental moved in, that whole area southeast of Columbia should be buzzing, soon enough.
USC is graduating some of the top folks with business degrees which deal with logistics, arguably some of the best in the entire country. I've met a few grads from their logistics-centric programs, and none have had trouble finding jobs in the past few years, in fact every one of them were hired by top companies right out of school.
Wasnt there talk one time of an "inland port" on the Lake Marion/Moultrie near I-95? I wished Columbia had a small port on the Congaree similiar to what Richmond has on the James River.. Would have been an interesting addition to the area's economy..though it would likely be more barge traffic as opposed to a true deep water river port like Richmond.... I guess the Congaree isnt even deep enough for that and the bends in the river would make it a logistical nightmare....Too bad the Confederates didnt extend the canal all the way to Santee in the run up to the War but I guess the railroads killed that idea....
Wasnt there talk one time of an "inland port" on the Lake Marion/Moultrie near I-95? I wished Columbia had a small port on the Congaree similiar to what Richmond has on the James River.. Would have been an interesting addition to the area's economy..though it would likely be more barge traffic as opposed to a true deep water river port like Richmond.... I guess the Congaree isnt even deep enough for that and the bends in the river would make it a logistical nightmare....Too bad the Confederates didnt extend the canal all the way to Santee in the run up to the War but I guess the railroads killed that idea....
You may already realize this, but "Inland ports" don't need water. Ground was just broken on one in Greer, which is tied directly to the Port of Charleston via railroad. It should alleviate a good bit of truck traffic on I-26 when complete.
I could see a second automotive plant in SC going to Orangeburg County, near the I-26/I-95 junction. That's one of the most underutilized logistical locations in the state--again, with direct connections to two of the busiest ports of the East Coast and the nation's primary north-south highway.
Chester county and the L&C has been actively recruiting for an auto manufactuer to come to a tract of land on SC 9 at Exit 65 on I-77. My understanding is that BMW actually looked at it when they were considering South Carolina and ultimately decided on Greenville. It's on the L&C Railway which connects to both CSX and Norfolk Southern. It's on a four lane road less than a mile from I-77. From 77, you have quick access north to 485, 85 and 40. South you are within 45 minutes to 20 and 26.
Not to mention Chester needs jobs like a mofo!
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