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Charleston container
transport & drayage

From port pickup to final delivery — every Charleston terminal, modern fleet, experienced dispatch. Primary lanes across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; longer hauls quoted case-by-case. Same-day pulls when the box is available.

Specialized Capabilities

Beyond standard drayage, we offer specialized services tailored to your unique shipping requirements and time-sensitive needs.

Time-Critical Deliveries

Same-day port pulls when the box is available — next business day at the latest — with real-time tracking and delivery windows that match your schedule.

Volume Management

Strategic capacity planning and dedicated equipment allocation for high-volume shippers, with dispatch that plans the move before wheels turn.

Specialized Handling

Expert handling of overweight containers, hazmat cargo (classes 2–9; no Class 1 or 7), and temperature-sensitive freight with proper permits and equipment.

Port Services

Pre-pull service, customs coordination, and container arrangements at all Charleston terminals — coordinated around vessel arrival and port free time.

Container Types We Handle

From standard containers to specialized equipment, we have the expertise and equipment to handle all your container transportation needs.

20' Standard

Internal Dimensions

  • Length: 589.8 cm / 232.25"
  • Width: 235 cm / 92.5"
  • Height: 239.2 cm / 94.125"

Weight Specifications

  • Max Gross: 30,480 kg / 67,200 lbs
  • Tare: 2,160 kg / 4,762 lbs
  • Max Payload: 28,320 kg / 62,438 lbs

Capacity

33.2 cbm (1,172 cbft)

40' Standard

Internal Dimensions

  • Length: 1203.2 cm / 473.625"
  • Width: 235 cm / 92.5"
  • Height: 239.2 cm / 94.125"

Weight Specifications

  • Max Gross: 32,500 kg / 71,650 lbs
  • Tare: 3,730 kg / 8,223 lbs
  • Max Payload: 28,770 kg / 63,427 lbs

Capacity

67.7 cbm (2,390 cbft)

Our Equipment Fleet

We maintain a diverse fleet of modern equipment to handle any container type or specialized cargo need.

Standard Chassis

Our standard chassis fleet handles 20' and 40' containers with legal weight limits up to 44,000 lbs.

  • 20' Container: Up to 37,000 lbs
  • 40' Container: Up to 44,000 lbs
Tri-Axle Chassis

Specialized chassis for heavy containers, offering increased weight capacity with proper permits.

  • 20' Container: Up to 60,000 lbs / 27,215 kg *with permits
  • 40' Container: Up to 58,000 lbs / 26,308 kg *with permits
  • Additional axle for better weight distribution
Step Deck Trailers

Versatile trailers for containers, oversized cargo, and non-containerized freight.

  • Deck Height: 40" from ground
  • Ideal for tall cargo
  • Easy side loading access
  • Open Top Containers
  • Flat Racks
Extendable RGN Trailers

Specialized trailers for containers, extra-tall, over width, and overweight cargo requiring minimal deck height and low center of gravity.

  • Deck Height: 24" from ground
  • Removable gooseneck design
  • Perfect for oversized loads
  • Open Top Containers
  • Flat Racks

Charleston Port Coverage

We provide comprehensive container drayage services from all major terminals in the Port of Charleston.

Wando Welch Terminal

Terminal Details

  • Port Code: USCHA
  • Type: Container / Breakbulk
  • Address: 1 Container Ct, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Services Available

  • Container Pickup/Delivery
  • Cargo Pickup/Delivery
  • Pre-Pull Services
Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal

Terminal Details

  • Port Code: USCHL
  • Type: Container / Breakbulk
  • Address: 100 Leatherman Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Services Available

  • Container Pickup/Delivery
  • Cargo Pickup/Delivery
  • Pre-Pull Services
North Charleston Terminal

Terminal Details

  • Port Code: USNCH
  • Type: Container / Breakbulk
  • Address: 50 Terminal Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA

Services Available

  • Container Pickup/Delivery
  • Cargo Pickup/Delivery
  • Pre-Pull Services
Columbus Street Terminal

Terminal Details

  • Port Code: USCST
  • Type: RoRo / Breakbulk
  • Address: 200 Columbus St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Services Available

  • Vehicle - Boat - Machinery - Breakbulk Pickup/Delivery

Port Terminal Coverage

Our strategic location provides quick access to all major Port of Charleston terminals, enabling efficient container drayage operations and faster turnaround times.

Map showing AIM Trucking location and nearby port terminals in Charleston, SC

Distance to Terminals

1

AIM Trucking Services Inc

3601 Meeting Street Rd, Unit F, North Charleston, SC 29405

2

Wando Welch Terminal

400 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

15.0 miles from our facility

3

North Charleston Terminal

1000 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

4.6 miles from our facility

4

Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal

1500 Port Access Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

5.0 miles from our facility

5

Columbus Street Terminal

49 Immigration St, Charleston, SC 29401

5.6 miles from our facility

6

Veterans Terminal

1031 Pier Side St, North Charleston, SC 29405

3.5 miles from our facility

Ready to move?

We work vessel ETAs and last free day with you so containers move while they're still in free time. Over-the-road runs are locked in with dispatch before wheels turn — not left to a last-minute scramble. Request a quote or call dispatch at (854) 231-8001.