south-carolina-ports-authority

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 July, SCPA has moved 513,299 TEUs. As measured in pier containers, 289,610 boxes have moved across SCPA docks fiscal year to ... [+]

Moody’s, S&P Issue Positive Financial Ratings for SC Ports Authority

Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirm South Carolina Ports Authority's (SCPA) solid financial position, citing a growing regional economy, significant capital support and a strong operating profile as key factors in the positive ratings. The ratings come as SCPA plans to issue approximately $290 million in new ... [+]