How container drayage works in Titusville and the Space Coast
Titusville is a Florida East Coast Railway rail ramp on the Space Coast, with Norfolk Southern interline service from the Northeast and Midwest. Port Canaveral's Titusville Logistics Center sits nearby, and most drayage is regional work in Brevard County and toward Orlando.
- Rail ramp
- FEC Titusville Intermodal Terminal
- Inland hub
- Port Canaveral's Titusville Logistics Center
- Typical moves
- Brevard County plants and Orlando warehouses, about 40 miles west
- Highways
- I-95 and US 1
More about drayage in Titusville
The Florida East Coast Railway runs an intermodal terminal in Titusville as one of its stops between Jacksonville and South Florida. Norfolk Southern offers domestic intermodal interline service to the FEC terminals in Titusville and Miami, so containers and trailers from the Northeast and Midwest can reach the Space Coast by rail.
Port Canaveral, about 20 miles southeast, also built the Titusville Logistics Center, its first inland multimodal facility, with direct FEC rail access and quick connections to US Highway 1 and Interstate 95. It was designed to support the port's cargo business and has room for millions of square feet of industrial development.
Drayage in the area is mostly regional: rail ramp moves to warehouses and plants in Brevard County, runs to Orlando's distribution centers about 40 miles west, and occasional moves to Port Canaveral's cargo terminals.
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Rail ramp
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Inland port
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Marine terminal
Railroads
Florida East Coast Railway · Norfolk Southern (interline)
Main highways
I-95 · US-1 · SR-528 Beachline Expressway · SR-50 · SR-407
Container terminals and rail ramps in Titusville
Where containers are picked up and returned in the Titusville area.
Rail ramp
Inland port
Marine terminal
FEC Titusville Intermodal Terminal
Rail ramp · Florida East Coast Railway
FEC intermodal ramp on the Space Coast, with Norfolk Southern interline service for domestic containers and trailers.
Titusville Logistics Center
Inland port · Canaveral Port Authority
Port Canaveral's inland multimodal facility with direct FEC rail and access to US-1 and I-95.
Port Canaveral
Marine terminal · Canaveral Port Authority
Cruise and cargo port about 20 miles southeast, handling bulk, breakbulk and some container cargo.
Aerospace, manufacturing and the space industry
Brevard County's economy is built around the space program and aerospace manufacturing. Launch providers and satellite makers at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and their suppliers in Titusville, Merritt Island and Melbourne, receive equipment, components and materials in containers and on flatbeds.
Some of this cargo is high-value, sensitive or oversized, and it may require special trailers, security procedures or escorts. Carriers serving the space industry are used to strict delivery windows and documentation. General manufacturing, building materials and consumer goods round out local freight. Brevard's growing population supports retail and grocery distribution as well.
Connections to Orlando and the coast
State Road 528 (the Beachline Expressway) and State Road 50 link Titusville and Port Canaveral with Orlando, and Interstate 95 runs north-south along the coast. These routes give carriers quick access to Orlando's large warehouse districts and to Jacksonville to the north.
Because the FEC terminal and the Titusville Logistics Center are outside the Orlando traffic core, carriers can often make fast turns, but runs into Orlando at rush hour can still be slow.
Hurricane season affects the Space Coast as much as the rest of Florida. Storms can halt rail and trucking for several days, so shippers should plan flexibility from June to November.
Growth along the Space Coast
Brevard County is growing quickly as commercial space companies expand and new residents arrive. Launch activity at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral has reached record levels, and satellite manufacturing, rocket production and supporting suppliers have brought new industrial buildings to Titusville, Merritt Island and the Space Coast's business parks.
That growth creates steady demand for inbound materials and equipment, much of it delivered by truck from the FEC ramp, from Orlando warehouses or directly from ports such as Jacksonville, Port Canaveral and Port Everglades. Carriers serving the area often combine aerospace work with general retail and construction freight.
Housing and population growth also support new distribution centers along I-95 and in nearby Volusia County, adding more local delivery work for drayage and regional trucking companies.
Common lanes out of Titusville
Approximate one-way highway miles for the runs local carriers quote most often.
Port Canaveral
Cargo terminals at the port.
20 mi
Melbourne
South Brevard aerospace and manufacturing.
40 mi
Orlando
Central Florida distribution centers via SR-528 or SR-50.
40 mi
Daytona Beach
North along I-95.
50 mi
Jacksonville
Northeast Florida via I-95.
155 mi
Booking drayage in Titusville: what to know
Local habits that change the price and timing of a move in Titusville. Mention them when you ask for a quote.
Confirm the rail routing
Titusville is served by the FEC, with Norfolk Southern interline service. Check your rail bill to make sure the box is routed to Titusville.
Flag sensitive aerospace cargo
Space industry shipments may need secure handling or special equipment. Mention it in your quote request.
Use the Beachline for Orlando
SR-528 is usually the fastest route to Orlando's airport-area warehouses. Tolls apply.
Plan for launch days
Major launches draw crowds and road closures near the Space Coast. Check schedules for big events.
Drayage markets near Titusville
Many carriers that serve Titusville also run these nearby ports and rail ramps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about container drayage in Titusville, FL.