Transportation - Ports

The North Carolina Ports System combines modern facilities and abundant capacity with the commitment to excel in service to its customers. North Carolina's deep water ports at Wilmington and Morehead City, plus the inland intermodal terminals at Charlotte and Greensboro, offer unique business opportunities and significant cost savings to shipping lines as well as shippers.

The Port of Morehead City is located 75 miles east of Kinston/Lenoir County. The port itself is situated along the Newport River, 4 miles from the open sea, and contains 5,500 feet of continuous warf. With a harbor channel depth of 45 feet, Foreign Trade Zone designation and Norfolk Southern rail service, the port serves the region well as both an import and export facility.

The Port of Wilmington is located 85 miles south of Kinston/Lenoir County. The port itself is situated on the east bank of the Cape Fear River, 26 miles from the open sea, and continues 6,768 feet of wharf frontage. With a harbor channel depth of 38 feet, Foreign Trade Zone designation and CSX rail service, the port serves as a major transportation asset for the region.

News Release - February 7, 2006
Council of State approves property purchase for new terminal
Brunswick County to be site of North Carolina International Port