Barbara Melvin will succeed Jim Newsome at the helm of South Carolina Ports next summer and will become the first woman to lead a top-10 U.S. container port.
“By investing more than $2 billion in port infrastructure in recent years, we have the capacity to handle the influx of imports we are seeing today,” says SCPA CEO Jim Newsome.
“The major thing that a port can do to positively influence its emissions is to make sure trucks get in and out fast,” said 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.
The opening of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal and deepening of Charleston Harbor are expected to make for an even brighter 2021.
The division of work between state employees and union members at the new South Carolina container terminal goes to the labor board.
Drugs valued at more than $411 million are offloaded at Port Everglades, and the new Long Beach bridge shines bright.
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.
‘Significant accomplishments’ in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year.
The Port of Charleston set a September record by handling 195,101 TEUs.
Retail giant will be the first tenant in the port-owned Ridgeville Commerce Park.
“Our August volumes surpassed expectations, reflecting the best year-over-year month since the pandemic began impacting global supply chains in March,” says SCPA President and CEO Jim Newsome.
State-of-the-art rubber-tired gantry cranes will have 169 feet of lift height.
Supply chain strategy set “to seamlessly and efficiently import materials and export tires to global markets.”
Ridgeville, South Carolina, facility will create more than 1,000 jobs.
“Tom Hanks’ work throughout his career reflects a deep respect for those who serve.”
CEO Jim Newsome optimistic about economic recovery in 2021.
South Carolina Ports Authority adopts financial plan for fiscal year 2021.
Fiscal-year finish 50,000 containers below plan is forecast.
CEO Jim Newsome says the SCPA is “working full steam” to meet its obligation to keep the supply chain fluid during the coronavirus crisis.
Ports authority braces for expected hit from coronavirus but still expects to finish the fiscal year above plan.
