South Carolina Ports is touting two new export facilities projects that will have access to the Port of Charleston: a production facility and distribution center for winemaker Gallo and an agricultural transload facility run by Northwest Grains.
“Our all-time container record reinforces that we are adding more capacity to the Port of Charleston at the right time,” says South Carolina Ports CEO Jim Newsome.
“As retail imports continue to boom during the pandemic, the ability to quickly move goods from ships to the hinterland via rail is paramount,” says CEO Jim Newsome.
Inland Port Greer records its best January and ocean-carried container moves increase year-over-year.
The opening of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal and deepening of Charleston Harbor are expected to make for an even brighter 2021.
CEO Jim Newsome calls Walmart’s $220 million investment a signal that SCPA is “prepared to be a force in retail distribution.”
South Carolina Ports Authority gears up for growth with delivery of ship-to-shore cranes.
The Port of Charleston set a September record by handling 195,101 TEUs.
The Port of Charleston reports its busiest July for vehicles handled.
Ridgeville, South Carolina, facility will create more than 1,000 jobs.
CEO Jim Newsome optimistic about economic recovery in 2021.
Ports authority braces for expected hit from coronavirus but still expects to finish the fiscal year above plan.
