Hazmat freight from Texas to South Carolina
Gulf Coast chemicals moving southeast to South Carolina's manufacturing corridor and industrial base.
Distance
~1,300 miles
Transit time
2–3 days
Hazmat surcharge
$175–$350
The TX–SC eastbound lane carries Gulf Coast chemical products — solvents, intermediates, and industrial chemicals — east to South Carolina's automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sector. This lane has grown with South Carolina's industrial expansion over the past decade.
What moves on this lane
Chemical raw materials and intermediates from Texas petrochemical producers moving to South Carolina manufacturers. Class 3 solvents (acetone, MEK, toluene) for industrial coating and finishing operations at South Carolina auto assembly plants. Class 8 corrosives (caustic soda, hydrochloric acid) for industrial water treatment and metal processing. Agricultural chemicals from Texas distributors moving to South Carolina ag markets (spring planting season).
Distance and transit: Houston to Greenville, SC runs approximately 1,100 miles via I-10/I-20/I-85. Houston to Charleston runs approximately 1,200 miles. Standard transit: 2 days from morning Houston pickup; 3 days for afternoon pickups or western Texas origins.
Rate structure: The TX–SC direction runs slightly lower than the reverse (SC–TX) due to carrier repositioning — more freight originates on the Gulf Coast going eastbound than the reverse, creating better westbound capacity for backhaul rates on the SC→TX lane.
South Carolina delivery nuances: South Carolina's industrial facilities are primarily clustered in the Upstate (Greenville-Spartanburg corridor) and the Lowcountry (Charleston and surrounding counties). Upstate facilities are generally easier to access and schedule. Charleston-area deliveries may require port-adjacent logistics coordination, particularly for materials with import/export connections.
Rate variance factors
- Dallas vs. Houston origin: Dallas is approximately 250 miles shorter transit; rates run $75–$125 less
- Destination: Upstate SC (Greenville/Spartanburg) vs. Charleston — minimal difference in rate, but different carrier routing
- Seasonal: Spring planting season (March–May) increases demand on this lane from ag chemical shippers
- Class premium: PIH materials on this lane face extremely limited carrier availability and rates 3–4x the standard surcharge