YK Freight provides South Carolina-based container drayage from the Port of Charleston and Inland Port Greer to receivers across the state.
We connect Charleston imports and Greer intermodal freight with major distribution centers in Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Florence — ensuring reliable ETAs and POD visibility.

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South Carolina Statewide Coverage

Direct port-to-inland lanes include:

  • Charleston metro (North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville)
  • Columbia / Lexington (central corridor)
  • Greenville / Spartanburg (Upstate SC)
  • Florence / Sumter (east-central region)

These routes form South Carolina’s core inland freight network, supported by both SCSPA Charleston terminals and Greer Inland Port.

Charleston Port Drayage

The Port of Charleston is one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing gateways for import/export containers.
YK Freight provides:

  • Pickup from Wando Welch, North Charleston, and Hugh K. Leatherman terminals
  • Appointment handling and SCSPA coordination
  • Live unload or drop service at inland receivers
  • Empty return and demurrage management 

Greer Inland Port Drayage

The Inland Port Greer connects South Carolina’s Upstate with the Port of Charleston via Norfolk Southern rail.
YK Freight handles:

  • Import rail drayage from Greer to local DCs
  • Export container returns
  • Regional deliveries to Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson 

Regional Integration (Savannah & Georgia Connection)

We also manage drayage between Savannah GPA terminals and South Carolina markets, ideal for:

  • Columbia & Florence import lanes via I-95/I-26
  • Cross-port repositioning between Savannah ↔ Charleston
  • Multistate coverage for 3PL and carrier partners

South Carolina Distance Tiers

  • Local (0–75 miles): Charleston & Greer metro zones
  • Regional (75–200 miles): Columbia, Florence, Sumter
  • Extended (200+ miles): Greenville, Spartanburg, Augusta (GA border)

Operating Model

  1. Rate confirmation & container release
  2. TWIC driver pickup from port or rail
  3. Live or drop delivery at consignee
  4. Terminal or depot return coordination
  5. Timestamped POD submission and tracking

All moves are digitally monitored for full visibility.

Infographic showing drayage operating process from pickup to delivery to POD submission.

South Carolina Pricing Structure

Rates are based on:

  • Origin (Charleston, Greer, or Savannah)
  • Mileage and return route
  • Chassis requirements and appointment times

Each lane quote provides transparent pricing and reliable scheduling.
 

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Why Shippers Choose South Carolina Drayage with YK Freight

  • Direct SCSPA terminal coordination (Charleston & Greer)
  • Statewide coverage with Savannah integration
  • TWIC-certified drivers for secure port access
  • POD tracking and digital visibility
  • Flexible live/drop scheduling for inland receivers

FAQs

Q: Which South Carolina terminals do you serve?
A: Wando Welch, North Charleston, and Inland Port Greer.

Q: Do you handle Savannah–South Carolina drayage?
A: Yes — we run regular lanes from Savannah GPA to Columbia, Florence, and Greenville.

Q: Do you offer drop trailer or overnight staging?
A: Yes, depending on receiver and yard access.

Q: Are your drivers TWIC-certified?
A: Yes, for all Charleston and Savannah port operations.

Q: Typical Charleston → Columbia delivery time?
A: Same-day or next-day depending on gate and appointment availability.

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