South Carolina

South Carolina

North American East Coast Regional Market Shares. Source: Individual Ports
Mid-Atlantic Ports Pick Up Market Share

Press Releases

Officials Celebrate Inland Port Opening with Norfolk Southern Inspection Train
South Carolina Ports Authority
Vote of Confidence for Port of Charleston in National Economist's 2013 Port Outlook
South Carolina Ports Authority
SC Ports awards $30,000 to nonprofits, schools
South Carolina Ports Authority
Southeastern Freight Lines’ Florence Service Center Celebrates 60 Years of Service
Southeastern Freight Lines
SC Ports Named to Environmental Best List
South Carolina Ports Authority
SC Ports Finalizes $1-Million Land Preservation Program
South Carolina Ports Authority
EcoDual establishing new production facility in Beaufort County
Trucking Equipment
Maritime Association of South Carolina Selects Mariner for Port & Stakeholder Security and Operations Management
Logistics Technology

US East Coast chassis providers weathering cargo surge

07 Jan 2021
The chassis network on the East Coast has held up during the recent import surge due to better communication and data, and more reliable equipment.
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Automaker closures to cut Charleston’s April ro-ro volumes
26 Mar 2020
The Port of Charleston will have a sharp decline in roll-on, roll-off volume next month because automakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo have shut plants through mid-April to slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Charleston volume to drop double digits in March, April
20 Mar 2020
Despite the expected decline in throughput due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the South Carolina Ports Authority says work shifts and hours will not be reduced, nor will restrictions be imposed on empty returns.
Southeast US ports brace for volume hit from coronavirus
27 Feb 2020
Ports in the southeast US anticipate a double-digit decline in cargo volumes in March and April due to the coronavirus.
Charleston, Savannah win federal funding for berth upgrades
Charleston, Savannah win federal funding for berth upgrades
12 Feb 2020
The USDOT has appropriated more than $50 million for two berth improvement projects in Charleston and Savannah, while President Donald Trump has proposed funds in his fiscal 2021 budget to complete dredging the Savannah River inner harbor.
Charleston awarded final portion of federal dredging funds
23 Dec 2019
The Port of Charleston has received the final $138 million in federal funds necessary to deepen its harbor to 52 feet, which would make it capable of handling 18,000-20,000-TEU vessels as soon as 2022.
Charleston port touts coming boost in throughput capacity
21 Oct 2019
The South Carolina Ports Authority outlined a vision of expanding capacity at the Wando Welch Terminal and a new Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal to handle the next generation of containerships.
Charleston, Savannah see strong volume growth despite trade tensions
25 Sep 2019
Although there is tariff uncertainty around exports, August was a strong month in Savannah and Charleston and the two ports are investing in future growth.
Florida freight lockdown extends to Georgia, Carolinas
03 Sep 2019
Freight operations are suspended in much of Florida as Hurricane Dorian passes on its way toward the Georgia and Carolina coasts.
Charleston, Savannah dredging projects advance
21 Aug 2019
The Army Corps of Engineers awarded two contracts this week for the final steps to complete the harbor deepening in Savannah and Charleston.
Frontier expands resin export footprint in Charleston
13 Jun 2019
Frontier Logistics has broken ground on a massive resin warehouse project at North Charleston’s former U.S. Navy base, a sign resin exports from the US show no signs of slowing anytime soon.