The Port of Charleston has welcomed its largest-ever containership, the OOCL Iris, setting a new record with its 16,868 TEU capacity.
The vessel arrived at the Wando Welch Terminal on February 18, 2025, surpassing the previous record set by CMA CGM Marco Polo in May 2021, which had a 16,022 TEU capacity.
The port boasts the deepest harbour on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet, enabling vessels to dock at any time, regardless of tides.
Additionally, SC Ports is...