Located on the Cape Fear River, the Port of Wilmington's general cargo terminal offers excellent service for  bulk and breakbulk cargoes. The Port’s 42-foot channel allows customers additional vessel capacity. The Port has direct interstate access to Interstates 95 and 40 and daily train service from CSX Transportation. Wilmington is one of the few South Atlantic ports with readily available berths and storage areas for general cargo.

With the volume of international trade expected to double by 2020, forward-looking businesses and industries can get ahead of the curve by taking advantage of the services offered by the Port of Wilmington. Owned and operated by the North Carolina State Ports Authority, North Carolina’s port system combines modern facilities and abundant storage capacity with the commitment to excel in service to our customers.

The Ports' central Eastern seaboard location is closest to the center of the southeast US market -- the fastest growing region in the country. The Ports Authority, along with the N.C. Department of Commerce, is actively recruiting retail distribution centers to the state. Excellent sites are available for distribution center placement, as well as a labor pool well suited to fill materials handling positions. The North Carolina community college system has developed a course of study specifically for retail distribution center training. Current and planned improvements in the regional transportation network provide a new platform for distribution when combined with upgraded capabilities at the Port of Wilmington to handle large quantities of imported goods.

A unique tax credit is available to North Carolina port users.

The Port is a C-TPAT Certified location and is designated as Foreign Trade Zone 66.

Port of Wilmington Facilities Guide

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