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About Wilmington, NC
The Wilmington, NC market is a key logistics and trade center for the southeastern United States, with containerized cargo playing a crucial role in its economic vitality. The Port of Wilmington, operated by the North Carolina State Ports Authority, serves as the primary gateway for containers entering the region, handling a wide range of goods including textiles, electronics, and agricultural products (corn, sweet potatoes, soybeans and cotton).
Containers arrive at the port via ocean carriers and are quickly transferred to nearby depots through efficient truck and rail connections, enabling rapid distribution to inland markets. This streamlined container flow supports Wilmington’s growing industrial base and enhances its competitiveness in the global supply chain.
Shifts in consumer spending, geopolitical factors and seasonality of imports and exports all affect availability and pricing of used containers in this area. Eveon’s digital-first approach helps eliminate any buying or delivery delays by only offering real-time inventory and pricing on 20ft, 40ft & 40ft HC shipping containers that are available, making our stock and pricing visible and transparent 24/7.
Local Market in Wilmington, NC
Population
467,000 (New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender counties)
Major Employers in Wilmington
Novant Health, GE, Bank of America, Corning, Belk, Food Lion, and Walmart.
Major Imports & Exports via the Port of Wilmington
- Primary products handled: grains, wood/forest products, chemicals & fertilizers, furniture/apparel, auto parts; strong and growing refrigerated (produce) flows.
- Recent reefer/produce imports: active programs for bananas, pineapples, blueberries; trials for apples, melons and other tropicals; near-port cold-storage expansions (e.g., Performance Team facility in Pender Commerce Park; Cold Summit project by the port).
Seasonality of Used (Empty) Containers in the Wilmington Market
General container seasonality on the U.S. East Coast: slowest Jan–Feb, then building into a late-summer/early-fall peak (Aug–Oct) driven by back-to-school and holiday retail.
What We Love About Wilmington, NC
Within 700 miles of 70% of Industrial bases, The Port of Wilmington in North Carolina is a top East Coast Port that can handle up to 600,000 TEU at one time. That is a lot of goods! Vehicle access to the port is accessible by U.S. 17, U.S. 117, U.S. 74/I-74, U.S. 421, I-40, and I-140 making this a vital port for the East and also a north/south hub.
If you love containers as much as we do, you may want to check out this adorable Airbnb along the coast. Tucked away in Wilmington's popular Cargo District, this unique and memorable sustainable shipping container home is loaded with charm and elegance. Proving that it's chic and hip to recycle, repurpose and rehome containers.