NS transfer terminal opens in Columbia, S.C.
Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor![image description](https://www.rtands.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2378dde1f28bc78c467f2f928293fb1d.jpg)
Norfolk Southern (NS) has opened a new Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer (TBT) terminal in Columbia, S.C.
Located less than two miles from I-26 and near Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 1861 Old Dunbar Road, West Columbia, the terminal can handle dry and liquid bulk commodities such as flour, sugar and plastic pellets, as well as aggregates, steel and lumber.
It features five acres of paved lay-down area, a certified truck scale and is fully fenced and lighted. Markets served by the terminal include the Columbia area, as well as points east, such as Darlington, Florence, Hartsville, Orangeburg and Sumter.
NS has a network of 31 TBT facilities in 17 states. The new Columbia terminal is operated under license by RSI Leasing Inc.