Explore Palmetto Commerce Park

March 20, 2025

Charleston's Premier Industrial Address

In our rapidly evolving industrial real estate landscape, certain locations stand out as beacons of sustainable growth and strategic advantage. Palmetto Commerce Park is one of those locations.

Spanning 1,120 acres in Ladson, SC, Palmetto Commerce Park has transformed into the region’s most sought-after industrial destination. The park stretches along its namesake Palmetto Commerce Parkway from Ladson Road to Ashley Phosphate Road, creating a corridor that has become a thriving ecosystem for automotive, aerospace, logistics, cold storage, and advanced manufacturing operations. The decades-long transformation of this industrial hotbed didn’t happen by accident—it was the perfect alignment of strategic location, infrastructure investment, and economic foresight.

Why Palmetto Commerce Park?

Global Leaders Laying Down Roots

The park’s impressive tenant roster reads like a who’s who of global industry leaders:

Boeing sparked the area’s transformation in 2009 with its 1.2M SF jet assembly facility near Charleston International Airport and subsequent development of Boeing’s 787 Interiors, 737 Propulsion, and their Research & Technology Center in Palmetto Commerce Park.

Mercedes-Benz established a 1M SF plant in 2015, cementing the park’s reputation as an automotive manufacturing hub.

FedEx Ground recognized the strategic value of the location, opening a 265,000 SF distribution facility in 2018.

Other global players like Cummins, Shimano, and Pepsico have joined the ranks, further diversifying the park’s industrial profile.

This concentration of industry leaders has created a powerful economic ecosystem, attracting suppliers, partners, and complementary businesses to the area.

Strategic Advantages That Continue to Deliver

Port Proximity

The Port of Charleston has significantly expanded its capabilities and now stands as one of the most influential seaports on the East Coast. Palmetto Commerce Park's strategic location offers businesses the perfect balance—close enough to leverage the port's efficiency while maintaining relatively affordable rents compared to properties immediately adjacent to port facilities.

Rich Talent Pipeline

The park sits in the heart of one of Charleston's most densely populated employment centers, providing businesses with access to a diverse and skilled workforce. This advantage has become increasingly valuable as labor availability continues to be a critical factor for industrial operations.

Enhanced Connectivity

Access from I-26 has always been a strength, but recent and ongoing infrastructure improvements have elevated this advantage considerably. The completion of the Weber Blvd interchange along I-26 will eventually help improve logistics efficiency throughout the area.

Development Momentum

With significant space already constructed and more in the pipeline, the park continues to evolve and expand. New Class-A industrial facilities are constantly being added to the inventory, offering state-of-the-art specifications that meet the demands of modern industrial users.

Looking Ahead

The development momentum at Palmetto Commerce Park shows no signs of slowing. Infrastructure investments made by Charleston County and other entities have laid the groundwork for sustained growth, and the location will continue to prove one of the most strategic in the Lowcountry.

One of the park’s challenges since bursting onto the scene is meeting the needs of the daytime labor that work at these massive warehouses. Until recently, there has been little retail/food options in close proximity. Now, we are starting to see some development to fill that need, including our listing at 9585 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, where Scooter’s Coffee is now open and we have an additional 1 acre retail outparcel for Ground Lease or Build-To-Suit.

As Charleston’s industrial market continues to expand and evolve, Palmetto Commerce Park stands as a testament to successful planning, strategic investment, and market responsiveness. Its trajectory from ambitious vision to industrial powerhouse makes it not just a cornerstone of Charleston’s current industrial landscape, but a blueprint for sustainable industrial development in the region for decades to come.