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SC Ports offers access to booming Southeast market
South Carolina Ports sees stronger-than-typical February for container volumes at the Port of Charleston as South Carolina continues to attract new business. Thus far in fiscal year 2023, SC Ports has handled nearly 1.8 million TEUs (twenty-foot …
Mar 20, 2023 / Curious
SC Ports handles nearly 3 million TEUs in 2022
South Carolina Ports had a record 2022 with the most containers ever handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved nearly 2.8 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2022, a 1.5% increase over 2021. When accounting for containers of any …
Jan 19, 2023 / Vessels
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
South Carolina Ports has record January for containers
South Carolina Ports had a record January for containers handled at the Port of Charleston, following an unprecedented amount of cargo handled in 2021. SC Ports handled 226,515 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch Terminal, …
Feb 9, 2022 / Vessels
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
Retail imports drive record September at SC Ports
South Carolina Ports had a record September for containers as the Port of Charleston continues to efficiently handle the boom in retail imports.SC Ports moved 205,008 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston …
Oct 13, 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
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
Two ship-to-shore cranes arrive at Wando Welch Terminal
South Carolina Ports welcomes two more massive ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal.The new cranes are part of SC Ports’ strategic investment plan to modernize operations and upgrade infrastructure to handle more cargo and bigger ships at the …
Mar 1, 2021 / Curious