South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has achieved a record fiscal year 2022, handling 2.85 million TEU through Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Leatherman Terminal. For pier containers, which correspond to boxes of any size, SC Ports moved 1.58 million containers in the fiscal year 2022.
Furthermore, SC Ports saw a 12% increase in cargo, with more than 164,000 additional containers moving through the Port of Charleston compared to the previous year, driven by steady consumer demand.
“In partnership with our great maritime community and logistics partners, South Carolina Ports has achieved yet another record year. Together, we have navigated ongoing supply chain challenges and implemented creative solutions to keep freight moving,” said SC Ports president and CEO, Barbara Melvin.
It is important to note that in order to keep imports and exports flowing through the supply chain, SC Ports has extended Sunday gate hours through at least September, given berth priority to vessels taking out more cargo, improved rail dray dwell times, leased more than 1,000 chassis out of its SMART Pool chassis fleet and hired 150 people in operations.
“Through well-planned, targeted investment, South Carolina Ports has positioned itself as a top driver of South Carolina’s economy,” pointed out Governor Henry McMaster.
SC Ports has invested more than US$2 billion in port infrastructure in recent years to achieve record container volume results.
SC Ports’ president and CEO commented, “We are using every avenue possible to add more fluidity to the supply chain for our customers. Our decision to invest in infrastructure ahead of demand is proving crucial in today’s environment.”
