Alterra IOS Delivers 21.6-Acre IOS Facility in Charleston

Key Highlights:

  • 21.6-acre IOS facility in Charleston, SC, developed by Alterra IOS and ARCO for Heniff Transportation Systems.

  • Strategic location near major interstates, transportation hubs, and the Port of Charleston, enhancing logistics and connectivity.

  • Innovative design features six-high ISO container stacking, maximizing efficiency for Heniff’s operations.

  • Ribbon-cutting event held Nov. 13, attended by key stakeholders and local officials.

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quotes:

“This site is one of our largest and the fact that the design supports six-high stacking for shipping containers makes it an extremely unique and desirable asset for a major transportation company like Heniff as they expand operations in the Charleston area.”

Charlie Totten, Senior Vice President at Alterra IOS

“This site’s combination of location, shop space, and stacking capabilities makes it an ideal facility to support Heniff’s full suite of operations, including tank cleaning, ISO shipping, rail transloading and more.”

Bob Heniff, Founder and CEO at Heniff Transportation Systems

“The IOS market is continuously growing - supply is limited and recent surges of institutional capital into the space have made it an ideal time to invest in developing these assets.”

David Christel, Director of Operations at ARCO

Our Take:

The completion of Alterra IOS’s Charleston facility marks a significant step forward for the industrial outdoor storage market, highlighting the increasing demand for strategically located, high-capacity storage solutions. The facility’s proximity to the Port of Charleston and its six-high stacking capability exemplifies innovative design tailored to meet modern logistical challenges. As Heniff Transportation Systems scales its operations, this partnership underscores the vital role of well-designed IOS properties in supporting the dynamic needs of national transportation companies.