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RoadOne Adds State-of-the-Art Distribution and Transload Facility Near the Port of Charleston

New DC will enhance cargo velocity and supply chain efficiency for Importers, boosting regional distribution capabilities.

RoadOne Adds State-of-the-Art Distribution and Transload Facility Near the Port of Charleston

Summerville, South Carolina – May 28, 2024 – RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, warehouse, and logistics services company, announces a significant investment in a new distribution and transload facility strategically located in Summerville, South Carolina, near the Port of Charleston. This site spanning almost 100 acres will be built in two phases, with phase one featuring a state-of-the-art 384,800 square foot facility and 13-acres of dedicated trailer and container parking, is set to open in January 2025.

The second phase that will add an additional 279,720 square feet and 10-acres of dedicated trailer and container parking is scheduled to begin construction shortly after completion of phase one and set to open in January 2027. Both facilities are designed for round-the-clock operations, and will be fully fenced, gated, and equipped with extensive camera monitoring and lighting to ensure top-tier security and safety.


Near-port coastal warehouse and transloading has become an increasing desire for all major importers as they continue to search for reliable supply chain partners to support the successful flow of cargo from ports and terminals to consumer markets. RoadOne's new Summerville facility addresses this need by offering a robust solution to enhance cargo velocity and regional distribution near one of the fastest growing ports in the US.

"RoadOne is committed to providing innovative logistics solutions that meet the evolving needs of our shipper clients," said Ken Kellaway, CEO of RoadOne InermodaLogistics. "Our new Summerville facility supports cargo volume growth and unparalleled access to the Port of Charleston, enabling retailers and manufacturers to reach consumer markets and production locations faster and more efficiently.”

South Carolina Ports is a critical supply chain gateway for the Southeast market, offering highly productive port service, an inland port network and rail connections to speed goods to market. SC Ports offers shippers capacity, reliability and flexibility for their supply chains.

“We are thrilled to have RoadOne expand its presence in South Carolina and put down roots in the Lowcountry. This shows great confidence in our market and our port’s ability to consistently deliver excellent service. Near-port investments like this are critical to our state’s success. The new warehouses will provide more capacity and flexibility for port-dependent businesses, particularly for retailers, further supporting new jobs in our region.” – SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin.

About RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is one of the largest privately-owned asset-based intermodal logistics and drayage providers in North America, backed by two of the strongest middle market private equity firms in Ridgemont Equity Partners and Nonantum Capital Partners.

RoadOne has over 2,200 drivers that are strategically spread out across 100+ different port, rail, and truckload terminals giving RoadOne the capability to handle all of the logistics needs of shippers throughout the nation, with an asset-based fleet and rapidly growing brokerage division. In addition to RoadOne’s growing fleet of drivers, the company currently has almost 4.5 million sq ft of warehouse and transload space throughout the nation, as well as access to an additional 65+ million sq ft of warehouse and transload space through established strategic partnerships.

In order to provide a better understanding of who RoadOne is, please find a list of services below, as well as the attached link which provides an overview highlighting RoadOne drivers and its capabilities for nationwide transload and drayage.

• National Drayage solutions at all Ports and Rail ramps
• Dedicated fleet operations
• National Transload operations
• Yard Management and Depot solutions
• National warehousing and fulfillment services
• Industry leading Technology & Reporting Capabilities – TVI

For more information, visit: www.roadone.com

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