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Nationwide Express, Inc. announces new facilities in Columbia and Charleston

Oct. 24, 2007
South Carolina Department of Commerce
The South Carolina Department of Commerce joined Central S.C. Alliance and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance in announcing that Nationwide Express, Inc. has opened two facilities in South Carolina, a transloading facility in Charleston and a warehousing division in Columbia. Nationwide Express, Inc. plans to invest approximately $10 million in the state and initially create 25 new jobs with 50 jobs to be added at a later date.

“Nationwide is very excited about entering the South Carolina market. The state’s infrastructure and access to markets made a decision to expand into South Carolina an easy one. We anticipate future growth at both facilities to total over 250,000 square feet,” said David Coffey, President, Nationwide Express, Inc.

“Today’s announcement is another sign that our efforts to improve the state’s economic soil conditions are working to attract new investment and grow job opportunities. Our ability to attract one company with two operations in South Carolina speaks to our success in that regard, and we remain committed to continuing these efforts to create jobs throughout the state,” said Gov. Mark Sanford.

“Nationwide Express is a full service domestic and international transportation and logistics management company. South Carolina’s quality infrastructure and close proximity to markets, makes our state an ideal choice. Nationwide is a welcomed member to our business community and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship in the years ahead,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.

Nationwide Express, Inc. of Shelbyville, Tennessee has opened new facilities in Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina. The new facilities total 70,000 square feet and will incorporate three of Nationwide’s operating divisions including:

  • Nationwide Express – the truckload division serving key markets in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Texas;

  • Nationwide Distribution Services – the warehousing division providing warehousing and distribution services, consolidation, repack, cross-docking, and local transportation services;

  • Nationwide Logistics – a third party logistics company providing domestic truck brokerage, international air and ocean transportation, container transloading and distribution, and container drayage.

Central S.C. Alliance Chairman George Bullwinkel, Jr. stated, “The Nationwide Express, Inc. announcement today further confirms the fact that Central South Carolina offers unparalleled advantages when it comes to transportation and logistics. When you combine the amenities of the Port of Charleston with 4-interstate highways crisscrossing our 12-county region, it’s easy to see why we are fast becoming recognized as one the best places for the logistics industry in the Southeast United States.”

“This company’s selection of our region reinforces the economic importance of our Port facilities,” said Charleston Regional Development Alliance Chairman Robert Pratt. “We’re very pleased that Nationwide Express, Inc. has chosen the Charleston region, and we welcome the jobs they will bring to area residents.”

“We know that Nationwide Express, Inc. also considered other cities for this operation,” Berkeley County Supervisor Daniel W. Davis said. “We intend to prove every day that the company made the right decision in choosing to locate in Berkeley County.”

“We are so excited to welcome Nationwide Express, Inc. to our region,” said Hanahan Mayor Minnie Blackwell. “It is a vote of confidence for our workforce and infrastructure as the company is already poised for more growth.”

Being in business for over 25 years has allowed Nationwide Express to grow and evolve with its customers. The company is a full service transportation and logistics supplier offering best-in-class services including: distribution, warehousing, transportation, consolidation, international air and ocean transportation, container drayage, sequencing, and repacking operations. For more information regarding Nationwide Express Inc. visit www.Nationwide-Express.com.

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