Our central location gives you easy access to the world’s major markets by air, land and sea. We also happen to be the capital city in a state known for helping companies succeed in the global marketplace.
Top 5 for Connectivity
- An interstate network that includes I-20, I-26, I-77 and I-95
- Within 24 hours of 66% of the U.S. market
- One of the nation’s top 5 cities for highway connectivity
- Less than 4 hours drive from Atlanta, Research Triangle Park, Charlotte, Greenville, Charleston and Savannah.
By Air, Sea, and Rail
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is also home to the UPS Southeast Regional Air Hub, providing excellent air shipping access.
- The Port of Charleston is less than two hours away and is the largest container port on the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts.
- Rail service is provided by both CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern
Utilities
Columbia has some of the nation's most dependable and affordable utility and telecommunications networks.
- Industrial power costs are generally 15-20% lower than the national average. Dominion Energy provides electric and natural gas service.
- Columbia Water, owned by the city, is the drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility.
- Segra and Immedion provide communication, cloud, data and managed services plus disaster recovery solutions.
