Written By: Mark Hughes, VP of Domestic Operations at Brown Distribution Centers

Let’s clear something up.

When people hear “Brown Distribution Centers,” they picture big, clean warehouses—and yeah, we’ve got that down. But here’s what most folks miss:

We’re not just in the business of storing your stuff. We’re in the business of moving it.

That’s right. Transportation, logistics, freight coordination—from the Port of Charleston to your customer’s front door—we don’t just hold your product. We get it there.

If it needs to be moved, we’re already doing it.

From Port to Customer—Here’s What That Actually Looks Like

We’ve worked with businesses just like yours—the ones buried under vendor calls, tracking numbers, late shipments, and finger-pointing between carriers.

So we decided: Let’s make freight simple again.

Here’s how we do it:

Port Pickups (Drayage)

Your container just landed at the Port of Charleston. Now what? We’ll grab it, handle the paperwork, and get it where it needs to go—no third parties, no “who’s got the truck?” calls. Just fast, clean drayage from folks who know that port better than they know their own driveways.

Short-Haul & Regional Delivery

Whether it’s Raleigh, Greenville, or down into Savannah, our fleet covers the Carolinas and Georgia every day. On time. Every time.

Long-Haul Freight Coordination

We’ve built partnerships with carriers we trust—and that we know will answer the phone at 5 AM if needed. That means even if your freight’s crossing the country, we’ll coordinate it like it’s in our own backyard.

Dedicated & Scheduled Runs

Have recurring shipments? Great. We’ll lock in a schedule, assign a dedicated team, and make your shipping as predictable as a sunrise. No more guesswork. No more scrambling.

Why It’s Better When We Handle Both

Here’s the truth: when your warehousing and transportation are handled under one roof, things just work better.

You’re not calling one company to find your product and another to find your truck. You’re not wondering who forgot to forward the dock schedule.

It’s one team. One system. One phone call.

And it matters. Because this isn’t just freight. It’s your brand. Your timeline. Your promise to your customer. We treat it that way.

One Story That Sums It Up

A few months ago, a customer called late Friday afternoon—container stuck at the port, store launch the following week, full panic mode.

We were already watching that container.

By the time they hung up, our driver was in route.

Monday morning? Product delivered. On time. No drama.

This is what it looks like when your logistics partner actually cares.

So, Are We Just a Warehouse?

Not even close.

We’re your logistics team. Your freight problem-solvers. Your "we’ve got this" phone call.

If you’re tired of late deliveries, siloed vendors, and playing middleman between your own partners, let’s fix that.

👉 Give us a call. Let’s get your freight moving.

We’re Not Just a Warehouse: How BDC Helps You Move Freight Without the Headaches