In April, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) moved 214,101 TEUs and 119,572 pier containers, which account for containers of any size.
SC Ports reported that overall cargo volumes increased in the previous month, compared to March volumes, buoyed by the strength of the US Southeast market.
While volumes are down 19% year-over-year as consumers continue to buy fewer goods compared to last year’s massive import boom, volumes trended up 11% month-over-month.
In the fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 June 2023), SC Ports has handled 2.18 million TEUs and nearly 1.21 million pier containers. Moreover, fiscal year volumes are down about 9% from the same period in the previous year.
SC Ports’ two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon handled a combined 17,177 rail moves in April, up nearly 15% year-over-year, with Dillon achieving a record April with 3,752 rail moves.
Also, SC Ports handled 12,957 vehicles and 25,942 cruise passengers last month.
According to SC Ports, retail importers and advanced manufacturers are investing heavily to establish and expand operations in South Carolina. “Strategically investing in port infrastructure and operations supports economic growth and jobs throughout the state,” said SC Ports president and CEO Barbara Melvin.
