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11-Hour Drive Region

Having access to 145 million people in a single day’s drive is one of the greatest assets the I-77 Region can offer new and expanding companies.

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I-77 Region Transportation & Access

Interstate 77

Non-stop north/south access from Columbia, South Carolina to Cleveland, Ohio. It is a vital north-south corridor through the Appalachian Mountains with significant regional junctions or access to I-95, I-26, I-20, I-85, & I-40.

Port of Charleston

5 terminals and has received worldwide recognition for its innovative design and productivity

Inland Port Dillon

Located within a prime 3,400-acre industrial site with CSX rail service and in close proximity to I-95

Inland Port Greer

Brings the state’s marine facilities more than 200 miles inland

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 127 + 3 FTZ Sites

Foreign Trade Zone 127 is located at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Complex. There are 3 FTZ strategically located sites throughout the I-77 region

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

  • World's 7th Busiest Airport
  • 170 non-stop destinations
  • 671 daily departures and arrivals
  • 7 domestic carriers and 3 foreign carriers
  • 44 million passengers served annually

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

  • 35 non-stop flights to 9 major airports and 8 destinations
  • 3 major carriers
  • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 127
  • UPS Airline hub

Rock Hill-York County Airport

  • 7,200 sq. ft. terminal with conference room and large concourse
  • 5,500’ x 100’ runway
  • 20 miles south of Charlotte Douglas International

Norfolk Southern

  • Major North/South route through the I-77 region
  • 2 Terminals - Charlotte and Columbia

CSX Transportation

  • Major route through the I-77 region
  • Intersects with Norfolk Southern line and L&C line

Lancaster & Chester Railroad (L&C)

  • 62 miles of track connecting to Norfolk Southern and CSX national rail networks
  • Dual-rail access to over 3,000 acres of industrially zoned property
  • 45 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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