Why should your business work with North Carolina Ports? We’re fast … but we’re more than fast.
Our Mission
The mission of the North Carolina State Ports Authority is to be the gateway to global markets and to the enhance the economy of North Carolina by supporting and improving the state’s logistics network.
NORTH CAROLINA PORTS FAST FACTS
- Two deep-water ports located in Wilmington and Morehead City
- One inland port located in Charlotte
- Access to major highways and interstates including I-40, I-95, I-85, I-77, US 74, US 17 & US 70
- Access to Class I rail networks via CSX and Norfolk Southern
- 5,000+ container gate moves weekly at the Port of Wilmington
- 320,000+ TEU annually through the Port of Wilmington
- 4 million+ tons of general cargo annually
- 1,000 ship calls per year
- Highest container truck gate and crane productivity on the U.S. East Coast
