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SC Ports completes infrastructure project while maintaining fluidity

Fifteen ship-to-shore cranes now stand 155 feet above the wharf deck at Wando Welch Terminal, efficiently working mega container ships at the Port of Charleston. The fifteenth and final crane was recently moved into position along the waterfront. …
Aug 20, 2022 / Curious

SC Ports reports all-time container record in March

SC Ports deploying creative supply chain solutionsSouth Carolina Ports reported an all-time container record in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of cargo records at the Port of Charleston.“As we continue to handle record volumes on our …
Apr 12, 2022 / Curious

SC Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal

South Carolina Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal, completing its fleet of 15 new ship-to-shore cranes with 155 feet of lift height. Caption: Two new ship-to-shore cranes arriving for Wando Welch Terminal. …
Nov 8, 2021 / Curious

SC Ports achieves highest July on record for containers

South Carolina Ports had a strong start to fiscal year 2022 with its highest July on record for containers moving through the Port of Charleston. Caption: The ONE HAWK has a carrying capacity of 14,000 TEUs and recently made its inaugural call in …
Aug 9, 2021 / Curious

SC Ports achieves highest fiscal year on record for containers handled

South Carolina Ports celebrates its strongest fiscal year on record for containers handled at the Port of Charleston.SC Ports handled 2.55 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Hugh K. …
Jul 14, 2021 / Curious

SC Ports offers capacity amid import boom

SC Ports Board approves FY22 planSouth Carolina Ports readies for fiscal year 2022 with enhanced infrastructure and capacity to handle rising retail imports and cargo volumes.SC Ports has continued to rebound well throughout fiscal year 2021, noting …
Jun 23, 2021 / Vessels

SC Ports to welcome record-breaking vessel

CMA CGM MARCO POLO to arrive in Charleston this weekSouth Carolina Ports will soon welcome the largest container ship to ever call the East Coast — the CMA CGM MARCO POLO. Caption: SC Ports is excited to welcome the record-breaking CMA CGM MARCO …
May 26, 2021 / Vessels

South Carolina Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history

South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. Caption: SC Ports reported an all-time container record for March. …
Apr 6, 2021 / Curious

SC Ports starts 2021 with steady cargo volumes

South Carolina Ports saw steady volumes at the start of 2021.SC Ports handled 216,265 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in January, up 2.5% year-over-year. SC Ports has handled more …
Feb 10, 2021 / Curious

South Carolina Ports hits record for November volumes

As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November.SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in …
Dec 10, 2020 / Curious