US Army National Guard Armory
Armed Forces Branch
Shallotte, NC
Armed Forces Branch in Brunswick, North Carolina
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Updated October 31, 2026
Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point
Armed Forces Branch
Southport, NC
Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point handles weapons, ammunition, explosives, and military equipment transfers between rail, trucks, and ships.
- U.S. Army weapons, ammunition, explosives, and military equipment logistics
- Multimodal military cargo transfers
- Vessel loading and unloading involving up to six ships simultaneously
MOTSU (Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point)
Armed Forces Branch
Carolina Beach, NC
MOTSU is operated by the U.S. Army and serves as the nation's largest ocean terminal for military munitions.
- military munitions ocean logistics
- containerized ammunition shipments
- military cargo transfers involving rail, truck, and ships
USCG Station Oak Island
Armed Forces Branch
Oak Island, NC
Sunny Point, North Carolina
Armed Forces Branch
Southport, NC
Armed Forces Branch in nearby counties
FAQ
What does Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point handle?
It handles military munitions and equipment, including rockets, missiles, howitzers, grenades, projectiles, and pyrotechnics.
Can civilians use MOTSU for shipping or docking?
No. The facility is intended for military cargo logistics rather than civilian freight, public shipping, landing, or docking.
How is military cargo moved through MOTSU?
Military cargo arrives by train and truck from ammunition storage depots and is transferred to or from ships.
How many ships can the terminal handle at once?
The terminal is described as capable of loading and unloading up to six ships simultaneously.