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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 achieves record volumes in 2021
South Carolina Ports had its best calendar year in history in 2021 as the SC Ports team and broader maritime community efficiently handled an unprecedented amount of cargo.“2021 was a truly banner year for South Carolina Ports,” SC Ports CEO Jim …
Jan 11, 2022 / Curious
SC Ports sets all-time monthly container record in November
South Carolina Ports sets all-time monthly records for containers handled in November when measuring by both twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and pier containers, which account for boxes of any size.November marks the ninth consecutive month of …
Dec 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
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
South Carolina Ports welcomes record-breaking CMA CGM MARCO POLO
Big-ship capabilities, cargo capacity to handle large vesselsHundreds of people stood on the shoreline snapping pictures as the massive CMA CGM MARCO POLO sailed into Charleston on Friday, setting the record as the largest ship to ever call the U.S. …
May 29, 2021 / Vessels
South Carolina Ports handles record cargo volumes in April
South Carolina Ports had a record April for cargo handled at the Port of Charleston, following an all-time cargo record achieved in March.SC Ports reported its strongest April ever for containers, moving 225,137 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) …
May 12, 2021 / Curious
SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
South Carolina Ports made history Friday (Apr09) welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009.Operations launched March 30 with the arrival of the first container, …
Apr 12, 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