Global freight company to expand Charleston County operations

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A fright transportation and supply chain service provider is expanding its Charleston County operations.

Averitt Express’ $4.58 million investment will create 12 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Located at 7749 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in North Charleston, Averitt Express added 35,000 square feet of warehousing space to its current facility and additional on-site parking and fuel tanks, the release stated. The expansion enhances the company’s ability to accommodate increased customer demand and support the growing volume of cargo moving in and out of the Port of Charleston.

“We are excited to grow our presence in one of the nation’s most strategic logistics hubs,” said Barry Blakely, Averitt’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, in the release. “From supporting the local shipping needs of our customers in Charleston County to the global supply chain needs of those across the country and around the world, our team is dedicated to ensuring that our customers and local communities succeed and grow.”

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Originally established in 1971 in Livingston, Tenn., Averitt is one of the nation’s leading freight transportation providers, handling shipments globally, the release stated. In 2012, Averitt opened its first hybrid facility in Charleston County offering cross-dock and warehouse space. This service center is a critically important location that supports the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload distribution network, providing shippers with efficient and timely services.

“Averitt Express’s expansion will undoubtedly create new opportunities for employment, stimulate economic development and strengthen our local supply chain,” Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III said in the release. “We look forward to the continued collaboration between Averitt Express and Charleston County, as we work together to build a brighter and more prosperous future for all.”