Home > Upstate Overview > Market Segments > Distribution & Logistics
 
Distribution & Logistics
 
 
The Upstate boasts the highest international investment per capita in the U.S. with more than 215 international firms.

GSP International Airport has been noted as the 11th fastest growing airport in the nation.

The Port of Charleston is the 2nd largest of all ports on the East and Gulf Coasts, the 4th largest U.S. container port and the 6th busiest U.S. port in value.
 
The Upstate is home to an extensive technical college system ranked as one of the nation’s best.

 
Upstate SC

Logistics - The Structure for Success

With more than 66% of the US population within a two-day drive, Upstate South Carolina is fast becoming one of the most sought after logistics and distribution hubs in the country. As a key component to many national and international businesses, the availability of logistics
in the Upstate is a very important element for any company operating here. The Upstate’s progressive business climate and ideal location make it a catalyst for continued growth and
expansion, which has led to the locating of many of the region’s most prominent distribution centers here. With a population of more than 1.2 million, and more than 10 million in a 150-mile radius, South Carolina’s Upstate is a robust business environment that will continue to develop as a beacon for commerce.
 
Upstate Overview
 
Aside from being one of the most progressive and beautiful parts of the country, the Upstate provides an exceptional business climate for some of the world’s leading companies. With generations of industrial experience and one of the nation’s strongest workforces, the Upstate fosters an unparalleled environment for business excellence. So strong, in fact, that Upstate South Carolina has the highest international investment per capita in the United States.