Company Description:
The mission of the North Carolina State Ports Authority is to enhance the economy of North Carolina.
The Ports Authority will be managed like a business focused on the requirements of our customers.
North Carolina's Ports will be recognized for their self-sustaining operations, highly efficient workforce, satisfied customers, and modern, well-maintained facilities and equipment.
With the volume of international trade expected to double by 2020, forward-looking businesses and industries can get ahead of the curve by taking advantage of the services offered by the North Carolina State Ports Authority. North Carolina's Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, plus inland terminals in Charlotte and in the Piedmont Triad at Greensboro, are "ready, willing and able" to serve as competitive alternatives to ports in neighboring states for competitive access to the global markets. Owned and operated by the Ports Authority, North Carolina's port system combines modern facilities and abundant capacity with the commitment to excel in service to our customers.
* The Ports' central Eastern seaboard location is closest to the center of the southeast US market -- the fastest growing region in the country.
* The Ports Authority, along with the N.C. Department of Commerce, is actively recruiting retail distribution centers to the state.
* Excellent sites are available for distribution center placement, as well as a labor pool well suited to fill materials handling positions.
* The North Carolina community college system has developed a course of study specifically for retail distribution center training.
* Current and planned improvements in the regional transportation network provide a new platform for distribution when combined with upgraded capabilities at the Port of Wilmington to handle large quantities of imported goods.
* A unique NC Ports tax credit is also available to port users.
Improved Cost-effectiveness
* Competitive pricing
* Lower cost per ship move than larger ports
* Reduced inland transportation costs through inland terminals at Charlotte and Greensboro.
* Flexible contracts to meet customer needs and requirements.
Sales Support Services
* Active marketing assistance provided by field sales personnel
* Customized market studies
* Best balance of port costs and nearness to market
* Foreign trade zone which can lower, defer or avoid import duties and accommodate special purpose subzones
Strategic Location
* One of the top manufacturing and distribution states in the U.S.
* Within 700 miles of more than 150 million American and Canadian consumers and 70 percent of the U.S. industrial base
* Within 190 miles of over 4.5 million tons of import/export, container and breakbulk cargo annually
* Closest to the center of the Southeastern U.S. market--one of the fastest growing markets in the nation
* Middle of North and South Atlantic shipping lanes
* Service on all major international trade lanes
The mission of the North Carolina State Ports Authority is to enhance the economy of North Carolina.
The Ports Authority will be managed like a business focused on the requirements of our customers.
North Carolina's Ports will be recognized for their self-sustaining operations, highly efficient workforce, satisfied customers, and modern, well-maintained facilities and equipment.
With the volume of international trade expected to double by 2020, forward-looking businesses and industries can get ahead of the curve by taking advantage of the services offered by the North Carolina State Ports Authority. North Carolina's Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, plus inland terminals in Charlotte and in the Piedmont Triad at Greensboro, are "ready, willing and able" to serve as competitive alternatives to ports in neighboring states for competitive access to the global markets. Owned and operated by the Ports Authority, North Carolina's port system combines modern facilities and abundant capacity with the commitment to excel in service to our customers.
* The Ports' central Eastern seaboard location is closest to the center of the southeast US market -- the fastest growing region in the country.
* The Ports Authority, along with the N.C. Department of Commerce, is actively recruiting retail distribution centers to the state.
* Excellent sites are available for distribution center placement, as well as a labor pool well suited to fill materials handling positions.
* The North Carolina community college system has developed a course of study specifically for retail distribution center training.
* Current and planned improvements in the regional transportation network provide a new platform for distribution when combined with upgraded capabilities at the Port of Wilmington to handle large quantities of imported goods.
* A unique NC Ports tax credit is also available to port users.
Improved Cost-effectiveness
* Competitive pricing
* Lower cost per ship move than larger ports
* Reduced inland transportation costs through inland terminals at Charlotte and Greensboro.
* Flexible contracts to meet customer needs and requirements.
Sales Support Services
* Active marketing assistance provided by field sales personnel
* Customized market studies
* Best balance of port costs and nearness to market
* Foreign trade zone which can lower, defer or avoid import duties and accommodate special purpose subzones
Strategic Location
* One of the top manufacturing and distribution states in the U.S.
* Within 700 miles of more than 150 million American and Canadian consumers and 70 percent of the U.S. industrial base
* Within 190 miles of over 4.5 million tons of import/export, container and breakbulk cargo annually
* Closest to the center of the Southeastern U.S. market--one of the fastest growing markets in the nation
* Middle of North and South Atlantic shipping lanes
* Service on all major international trade lanes