south carolina ports

• Tim Jay
• 2024-08-23
• Trade Show News
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South Carolina ports see big cargo growth

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) reported a significant increase in cargo volumes, with container throughput up 8% in July from a year earlier. The surge in cargo volumes was driven by a population boom and the start of the peak season in the region, with imports up 6%. See also: South Carolina ports boost Midlands economy, $22.3 billion impact Barbara Melvin, president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, highlighted the region’s attractiveness for new investment, noting the port’s reliable service, strong intermodal network and capacity for future growth as key factors. In July, South Carolina ports efficiently moved 224,407 TEUs and 124,448 dockside containers, the second-highest July volume on record, behind only the record set in July 2021 during the pandemic-induced import boom. Inland ports by rail also saw impressive growth, with 21,013 containers moved by rail in July, up 19% from the same period last year. Greer Inland Port set a new record with 17,332 containers moved, up 17%…