North Carolina Ports

Please be advised: North Carolina Ports will conduct a routine test of its emergency alarm system at the Port of Wilmington on Wednesday, January 28th. The test will begin at noon and last approximately 5-10 seconds. No action is needed, this is only a test.

North Carolina Ports reported solid financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, underscoring the continued strength of the Authority’s diversified business model amid global trade uncertainty. Watch our full Fiscal Year 2025 recap here: youtube.com/watch?v=yXQmrX…

A new warehouse at the Port of Morehead City has brought 75,000 square feet of additional capacity online for bulk and breakbulk cargo. You can read more about this project here: ncports.com/about-the-port…

Registration for the 2025 Cold Chain Summit is officially open! It's free to attend the Cold Chain Summit, but space is limited. Register today to claim your spot! lnkd.in/g4hE2-CB

Buoyed by recently-completed expansion projects, North Carolina Ports posted a strong finish to the 2024 calendar year, with notable highlights across all cargo verticals at both deep-water ports. Read more here: ncports.com/about-the-port…

The Port of Wilmington has a new Leica Microscope that will make it easier to identify potential pests in imported produce and agricultural products. This capability will reduce the process from days to hours! @DFOAtlanta @OFOEAC @CBPSoutheast

North Carolina Ports has been awarded a Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant to rebuild the barge berths utilized by Nutrien at the Port of Morehead City. You can read more about this project here: ncports.com/about-the-port…

The new Reefer Service Area opened this week, adding six canopy-covered service lanes and three empty wash stations directly next to the Port of Wilmington's refrigerated container yard. This upgrade streamlines traffic patterns for our truck drivers while improving turn times.

The North Carolina Ports team has seen back-to-back years of record intermodal rail volumes due to new and expanding programs utilizing the Port of Wilmington’s express rail products. Read more here: ncports.com/about-the-port…

Recent trade flows to SANY America's near-port warehouse and distribution facility highlight the advantages of utilizing the Port of Wilmington for import distribution solutions. ncports.com/about-the-port…

The new CBP Area Port Director for North Carolina visited the Port of Wilmington this month to get a tour of our facilities and processes. Port Director Miguel A. Garza, Jr. and his team play an essential role in protecting and supporting trade across our state's ports of entry.

The North Carolina Ports team continues to expand its roll-on/roll-off capabilities, which has led to an increase in finished vehicle imports: ncports.com/about-the-port…

We want to hear from you! Join our Wilmington Harbor 403 public engagement meetings. Click the link for details. saw.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

The North Carolina Ports team is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Graham as its next Chief Financial Officer. Graham is a seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in the industry: ncports.com/about-the-port…

Networking has always been at the heart of the Cold Chain Summit since its inception. And this year was no different! Check out some of our favorite networking photos from the 2024 Summit: ncports.com/cold-chain-sum… 📸: Madeline Gray

Our team is still buzzing from the incredible energy of last week’s Cold Chain Summit! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the day, especially our speakers and panelists.

And the 2024 Cold Chain Summit Pioneer Award recipient is... Lewis Nursery and Farms/ American Blueberries! Read why here: ncports.com/about-the-port…

It's officially Cold Chain Summit day! This year, more than 350 people registered to attend which is a RECORD. Watch the overview video that kicked off our Cold Chain Summit this morning: lnkd.in/etiTNs76

The North Carolina State Ports Authority welcomed a new Board of Directors Chair at this month's board meeting. Chair Susan Rabon has served as a member of the board for several years and was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper. #ncports #portofprogress

Our Cold Chain Summit is less than a month away and this marks our final panel announcement! The 'Agile Operations: Meeting Future Demand' panel will take a closer look at the changing demand landscape and operating environment, including evolving requirements of the cold chain.