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SC Ports Authority Announces Record Container Volume in 2016

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million TEUs handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the previous record of 1.985 million TEUs handled in 2005. Container volume in TEU was up 1.2% compared to last year. Loaded TEU volume was up 4% year-over-year while empty container volume was down 10%. "This is a significant accomplishment for the SCPA ... [+]

2% Container Volume Increase at SC Ports

South Carolina Ports Authority reported nearly two% growth of TEU volume since its fiscal year began in July. SCPA handled 169,477 TEUs in October, an increase from 164,734 TEUs moved during the same month last year. Fiscal year to date, SCPA's container volume reached 689,753 TEUs, a year-over-year increase of 1.73%. As ... [+]

SC Ports to Build New Inland Port In Dillon, On I-95

The South Carolina Ports Authority is building an inland port terminal in Dillon, SC, on I-95 near the South Carolina/North Carolina state line. Inland Port Dillon will build on the port's innovative use of short-haul intermodal rail as a valuable solution for port customers in the state and expand access ... [+]

SC Ports Authority Posts Record August Container Volume

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reports its strongest August container volumes on record. SCPA handled 180,153 TEUs in August, a year-over-year increase of 5.6%. Previously, SCPA's strongest August on record was 170,528 TEUs handled in 2015. With 357,420 TEUs moved during the first two months of the 2017 fiscal year, the ... [+]

SC Ports Authority Community Giving Program Awards $85,000 in Grants

The South Carolina Ports Authority announces $85,000 in grants to 49 charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program. The program provides grant support in regions where SCPA operates in order to positively impact maritime commerce, economic development, environmental awareness and community outreach. "The Port's mission extends well beyond our gates," ... [+]

SC Ports Authority Handles Largest Container Ship

South Carolina Ports Authority welcomed the APL Yangshan, the largest container ship ever to call the Port of Charleston on August 29. "The deployment of New Panamax vessels to the East Coast trade marks a new era," said Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO. "Today 16 of Charleston's 26 weekly calls ... [+]

South Carolina Ports Authority’s SOLAS Approach at Port of Charleston

The South Carolina Ports Authority filed a rule in its Marine Terminal Operating Schedule (MTOS) on June 21, outlining its process for adherence to the IMO regulations regarding Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation VI/2. This approach is consistent with the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Information Safety Bulletin dated ... [+]

SC Ports Authority Posts 10% Container Growth in 2015

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) posted 10% container growth in 2015, a year highlighted by strong volumes and significant progress on the harbor deepening project. SCPA handled 144,718 TEUs in December, pushing total container volume to 1.97 million in 2015. As measured in pier containers, or total boxes handled, SCPA's two container ... [+]

Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Reaches Significant Milestones

The week of December 18th proved to be big for the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) with the signing of the PreConstruction Engineering and Design (PED) Agreement and passage of the omnibus appropriations bill with construction funding Charleston. This marked significant milestones for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. PED is ... [+]

SCPA Achieves First Quarter TEU Growth of Nearly 10%

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) saw strong container volume growth during the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year, with TEU volumes 9.5% higher than the same period last year. SCPA handled 167,549 TEUs last month, an 11.1% increase from September 2014 volumes. Since the 2016 fiscal year began in ... [+]

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