SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS (SC PORTS)

Leatherman Terminal reopens following SC Ports-ILA agreement

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has reached an agreement with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and as a result, the Leatherman Terminal will reopen.

SC Ports and the ILA said in a joint statement that “after productive and collaborative conversations, we have mutually developed and agreed to the framework for an operating agreement that will create long-term stability and competitiveness for the Port of Charleston while providing an enhanced product.”

The two parties added they...

https://container-news.com/leatherman-terminal-reopens-following-sc-ports-ila-agreement/

SC Ports resumes operations after software issues

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has restored gate and yard operations, resuming full operations at all marine terminals and Inland Port Greer after the software issue the port authority faced yesterday (21 May).

Wando Welch Terminal and North Charleston Terminal will resume normal operating hours from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm local time on 22 May, according to the port statement, while Inland Port Greer will continue to operate 24/7, maintaining around-the-clock service.

Additionally, SC Ports noted...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-resumes-operations-after-software-issues/

SC Ports halts operations due to software issue

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has announced delays at its terminals and inland port operations, including gates, due to technical issues.

SC Ports said it is trying to bring systems back online. SC Ports is working to resume all operations as quickly as possible following a vendor software issue that impacted a server.

“We are working through some issues bringing our gate systems back up,” noted SC Ports. “While we work through this, no cargo pick up or drop off will occur during this time.”

Work...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-halts-operations-due-to-software-issue/

SC Ports sees steady box volumes April

Container volumes remained steady at the marine terminals of South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) with 215,058 TEUs and 119,840 pier containers handled last month.

At the same time, the automotive sector reflected strength at SC Ports, with 18,118 vehicles rolling across its docks last month. Monthly vehicle volumes are up 40% from last year.

Meanwhile, retailers, manufacturers and agricultural producers are benefiting from South Carolina Ports’ inland port network.

Inland Port Dillon and Inland Port...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-sees-steady-box-volumes-april/

SC Ports reports container growth in March

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) reported a monthly container throughput of 216,410 TEUs in March, translating to a 12% increase year-over-year, and 118,481 pier containers, up 11% from last year.

A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at SC Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year.

“The US East Coast is in high demand for cargo routings, and our strategic location in the booming Southeast positions us well...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-reports-container-growth-in-march/

South Carolina Ports handles over 200,000 TEUs in February

In February, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) processed 202,349 TEUs and 111,902 pier containers, marking a marginal increase compared to the same month in 2023.

Notably, loaded import TEUs surged by 11% compared to February of the previous year, indicating robustness in the broader economy.

The performance of inland ports and rail volumes has remained consistently strong month after month. Inland Port Greer saw a significant increase of 26% in rail moves last month, totalling 15,801 moves...

https://container-news.com/south-carolina-ports-handles-over-200000-teus-in-february/

SC Ports to expand North Charleston terminal with WestRock site purchase

Backed by state support and receiving unanimous approval from the Board of Directors, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) intends to acquire the former WestRock paper mill site in North Charleston to enhance the capacity of the Port of Charleston.

The SC Ports Board of Directors voted to proceed with a purchase sales agreement with WestRock, with the transaction anticipated to conclude promptly.

“The tremendous backing from our state and an excellent partnership with WestRock allows us to make...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-to-expand-north-charleston-terminal-with-westrock-site-purchase/

SC Ports bolsters rail capacity to support port-reliant enterprises

Through collaboration with rail partners and support from state officials, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) aims to enhance rail capacity across South Carolina to effectively manage the increasing demand for goods in the state’s economy.

The development of the upcoming Navy Base Intermodal Facility in North Charleston is progressing smoothly. Set to debut in July 2025, this cargo facility connected to rail will feature six rail-mounted gantry cranes designed to streamline the movement of...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-bolsters-rail-capacity-to-support-port-reliant-enterprises/

SC Ports to upgrade its crane fleet with two hybrid RTGs

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) purchased two Konecranes hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) for their inland port operation in Greer in the fourth quarter of 2023.

These new RTGs are anticipated to bolster the port’s overall capacity, complementing the existing fleet of seven Konecranes RTGs currently in operation at the terminal. Delivery and commissioning of the new cranes are scheduled for the fourth quarter of the current year.

“SC Ports is committed to an environmentally sustainable...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-to-upgrade-its-crane-fleet-with-two-hybrid-rtgs/

South Carolina inland ports achieve record results amid container drop in 2023

Both inland ports at South Carolina Ports handled a record number of containers in the last year with Inland Port Greer moving 175,873 containers, translating to a 26% year-over-year growth and Inland Port Dillon increasing its volume by 55% to 43,266 boxes.

According to SC Ports statement, the growth at these two rail-served inland ports has driven the percentage of containers moved inland by rail back up to pre-pandemic levels, with 23% of total marine containers travelling by rail during 2023.

https://container-news.com/south-carolina-inland-ports-achieve-record-results-amid-container-drop-in-2023/

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