SC Ports said an uncertain trade outlook in the back half of 2026 coupled with the need to lower costs drove the decision to shutter the terminal for a “short-term pause.”
With the extreme heat expected to continue through the week, there was no clear indication when terminal operations would resume after being halted late Wednesday.
With Chinese manufacturers shifting production closer to consumers, particularly in Europe, car carrier operators are expecting vehicle volumes to continue to grow, but on shorter routes.
