Freight transportation services provider expands in Charleston County

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A freight transportation services provider is expanding in Charleston County.

Tradd Advisory Co. is expanding its operations in Mount Pleasant with an $88,800 investment that will create 100 new jobs in the next five years, according to a news release.

Tradd recently expanded into its first established office space in the Harbor Entrepreneur Center located at 11 Wall St. in Mount Pleasant.

“It is exciting to have a footprint in Charleston. We are excited for our growth in Charleston County and cannot wait to see what is in store,” Tradd Advisory Co. Owner and CEO Stephen Scates said in the release. “All of us at Tradd are committed to cultivating the best of what the logistics industry has to offer in terms of service, delivery, and most importantly, an exciting place to work. We cannot wait to meet our new team and become a household name in the freight industry.”

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Established in 2018, Tradd is a third-party logistics provider that advises agents, clients and carriers on the most effective strategies for handling freight transportation, the release stated. The company works with a network of over 93,000 carriers and offers premium service options for moving all types of cargo.

“Congratulations to Tradd Advisory Company on their expertise in online freight services,” Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III said in the release. “Their mission aligns perfectly with Charleston County’s commitment to shaping its global future as a major logistics center. This expansion will accelerate further growth for the county, ultimately creating a successful, energetic image of the region’s logistics hub.”