CHARLESTON, SC—OCT. 21, 2026—SC Ports supported a key milestone for Isuzu North America Corporation’s (Isuzu) new United States production base, with the first container of production equipment swiftly moving from the Port of Charleston to Inland Port Greer.
Isuzu selected Greenville County to expand U.S. production in 2025, due in part to direct and reliable connectivity between the Port of Charleston and rail-served Inland Port Greer. Since 2013, the inland port has offered importers and exporters well-established connectivity to key population centers in the Southeast.
“SC Ports congratulates Isuzu on this milestone and looks forward to many more successful years as production begins,” SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace said. “Inland Port Greer is the gold standard for high volume, short-haul intermodal rail, which is why companies like Isuzu rely on SC Ports’ to support demanding supply chain needs.”
Inland Port Greer saw 355% growth in its first decade of operations, necessitating a $55 million customer-driven expansion project that was completed in 2025. The expansion included 9,000 feet of additional rail and expanded cargo capacity by 50%, allowing for 300,000 rail lifts annually.
The inland port’s strategic location along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte allows shippers to reach 94 million customers within a one-day truck drive. Just-in-time supply chains benefit from 11-minute turn times, 24/7 gate access and overnight rail service provided by Norfolk Southern six days a week.
Isuzu’s new facility will produce the company’s N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric and F-Series Diesel trucks. Operations are expected to begin in 2027.
“Having a reliable and efficient supply chain is critical to our long-term success as we establish production operations in South Carolina,” Yoshi Murakami, Isuzu Chairman and CEO said. “Inland Port Greer provides a strategic connection to the Port of Charleston, ensuring we quickly receive parts for production and benefit from direct access to global markets. We are excited to partner with South Carolina Ports and leverage this connectivity as we build for the future.”
SC Ports leadership recently met with Isuzu’s parent company at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, where the group discussed future collaborations.
SC Ports is a top 5 automotive port, handling about 10% of all containerized automotive volumes in the U.S., according to PIERS. In 2025, South Carolina was top exporter of completed passenger vehicles in the U.S. SC Ports’ operations generate a $44 billion economic impact in the Upstate each year, supporting 132,000 jobs in the region.
