Megasites in North Carolina

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North Carolina is Home to Five Strategically-Located Megasites

Explore North Carolina’s five certified megasites strategically positioned for advanced manufacturing. With 1,000+ acres each, these shovel-ready industrial sites offer direct rail and interstate access, proximity to major East Coast ports, and utility infrastructure for large-scale operations. North Carolina combines the nation’s lowest corporate income tax with a skilled workforce exceeding 5.5 million, plus access to 180 million consumers within a day’s drive. Available sites include CSX Select-certified locations and NC Certified Sites spanning from the mountains to the coast. 

Chatham-Siler City Advanced Manufacturing Site

Situated between Greensboro and Raleigh, the Chatham-Siler Megasite puts metro amenities and services close at hand.

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International Logistics Park

A North Carolina certified site situated between Brunswick and Columbus counties, this 1,040 acre plot is within short distance to major transportation arteries and skilled labor.

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Kingsboro CSX Select Site

Further east, the Kingsboro Megasite is convenient to major ports, and was the first in North Carolina to be designated a CSX Select Site

aerial view of kingsboro csx megasite

Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park

One of only 23 CSX certified sites, the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park offers exceptional transport access and the potential for rapid manufacturing progress.

Aerial view of mid-atlantic industrial rail park

Great Meadows

This westernmost site offers 1,350 acres with easy access to I-40 and rail serviced by Norfolk Southern and a high power, water, and sewer capacity.

FAQs

  • What is a megasite?

    A megasite is a large parcel of developable land that is considered “shovel-ready” and can quickly break ground on large industrial operations.

    North Carolina’s multiple strategically located megasites offer advanced manufacturers the perfect opportunity to grow with the lowest corporate income tax in the US, an abundance of skilled workers, and convenient access to major markets, consumers, and suppliers.

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  • What is a CSX Select Site?

    A CSX Select Site is a premium certified rail-served sites for industrial development and expansion. CSX Select Sites are development-ready properties located along the CSX network. Sites are evaluated on size, access to rail services, proximity to highways, workforce availability, natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater, environmental and geo-technical standards.

    North Carolina is home to two megasites with CSX Select Site certification: Kingsboro Business Park and the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park.

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  • How do I find available sites in North Carolina?

    Finding the perfect site in North Carolina is easy with the EDPNC. Search our comprehensive database of available properties on our site selection website. Our interactive search tools allow you to filter by property size, building specifications, transportation access, utility infrastructure, and proximity to workforce and suppliers.

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Bryn Covington

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