Charleston, South Carolina 3PL Warhouse Cold Storage

Cold Storage Warehousing in Charleston, South Carolina

Located near the Port of Charleston, Smart Warehousing’s Charleston facility is designed to support the growing demands of the Southeast’s cold chain. With direct access to one of the nation’s most efficient ports and reduced transit times to major population centers, this strategic location serves as a key hub for imports, exports, and regional distribution. Whether you're moving goods globally or across the Southeast, our Charleston facility keeps your supply chain connected and moving.

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Charleston Cold Storage Warehouse

Smart Warehousing’s Charleston facility combines modern infrastructure with advanced temperature controls to deliver unmatched efficiency and reliability. With convenient access to major highways and intermodal connections, and a design focused on food safety and operational agility, this location is built to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced cold supply chain.

Facility Specs:

262,000 Square Feet
35,000 Pallet Positions
Temperature Range: –10°F to 38°F

Cold Storage Services in Charleston, SC

Blast Freezing & Quick Chill Services Fast, efficient cooling to lock in freshness, extend shelf life, and maintain product quality.

Multi-Temperature Storage

Flexible storage with frozen, refrigerated, and convertible rooms for diverse temperature needs.

Cross-Docking & Transloading Streamlined inbound-to-outbound transfer for faster turnarounds and reduced storage costs.

B2B & Retail Fulfillment Scalable fulfillment for retail and bulk orders with full pallet management and case picking.

Value-Added Services Custom services like kitting, assembly, labeling, sorting, and rework to streamline operations.

Transportation Reliable FTL, LTL, parcel, and drayage solutions for end-to-end shipping and distribution needs.

Supply Chain Logistics Advantages of Charleston, South Carolina

Strategic Location

Charleston’s position on the central East Coast provides companies with direct access to the rapidly growing Southeastern U.S. market while offering seamless connectivity to global destinations. Nearly one-third of the U.S. population is within 500 miles, making it an ideal location for both import and export operations.

World-Class Port Access

The Port of Charleston is recognized as the most productive and fastest-growing port in North America. With a 52-foot-deep harbor, the deepest on the U.S. East Coast, it can efficiently handle fully loaded post-Panamax vessels. Serving more than 150 countries, the port operates nine maritime and inland cargo terminals across South Carolina, with an annual throughput capacity of 2.4 million TEUs. The port’s efficiency is reflected in its 60-minute average two-way truck turn time.

Comprehensive Transportation Network

Charleston’s global reach is supported by dual rail service, access to multiple interstate highways, and proximity to major international air hubs including JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles. Goods can travel from Shanghai to Atlanta via Charleston in as little as 29 days, providing a competitive advantage for time-sensitive shipments.

Foreign Trade Zone Advantages

Foreign Trade Zone 21 encompasses nearly 8,000 acres across multiple general-purpose sites, allowing companies to store, process, and assemble goods without paying duties or quotas until products enter the U.S. market or are shipped to Canada or Mexico. This flexibility supports efficient international trade and cash flow management.

Proven Logistics Ecosystem

With reliable communications infrastructure, strong transportation links, and the backing of one of the world’s most capable ports, Charleston delivers the operational efficiency and market access needed to support global supply chain strategies.

Source: Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Cold Chain Warehousing in Key Markets Across the U.S.

Smart Warehousing operates a robust network of cold chain facilities strategically located across the country to support temperature-sensitive supply chains. Whether you need frozen, refrigerated, or temperature-controlled storage, our nationwide footprint ensures your products are always positioned close to your end customers—reducing transit times and optimizing delivery costs. From single-site support to multi-location solutions, our flexible cold chain network scales with your business.