Charleston International Airport announces first nonstop flight to Bermuda
November 14, 2024
New Service to Begin April 19 with Weekly Flights on Saturdays Charleston International Airport (CHS) and BermudAir announced the first-ever nonstop flight between the Lowcountry and the island of Bermuda.…
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Significant milestones reached for Lowcountry Rapid Transit
October 29, 2024
Progress has been made on the system’s design to enhance safety and regional connectivity. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) celebrated significant milestones in design…
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SC Ports sees 8% volume increase as Leatherman Terminal reopens, imports grow
October 22, 2024
With Leatherman Terminal working ships once again and a surge of imports moving through the Port of Charleston last month, South Carolina Ports saw September volumes increase 8% year-over-year. South…
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SCDOT receives $195 million federal grant for Long Point Road Interchange Project
October 21, 2024
SCDOT received $195 million in federal grant money from the US Department of Transportation to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This is the largest single grant award in…
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SC Ports CEO: 10 million TEUs of capacity, rail capabilities support customers’ growth in booming Southeast
October 17, 2024
In her third State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin reinforced how SC Ports is a powerful gateway for shippers seeking reliable, highly productive…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal reopening with major weekly Asia service
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Ports celebrated the reopening of Leatherman Terminal, working a vessel with our ILA partners and the support of the maritime community. SC Ports will resume Leatherman Terminal gates…
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Cargo volumes up 8% at Port of Charleston, up 19% at inland ports
August 22, 2024
Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had an 8% uptick in container volumes in…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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SCDOT and City of Charleston announce safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive
July 22, 2024
Officials from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Charleston announced the details of a safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive between Johnson Street and Blake Street…
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SC Ports sees 7% cargo growth in June
July 18, 2024
Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container…
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Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn announce SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 18, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway…
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SCDOT to hold a drop-in public information meeting in Beaufort County
July 18, 2024
Intersection improvements proposed at SC 116 (Laurel Bay Road) and S-597 (Stanley Farm Road) SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 regarding a proposed…
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SC Ports makes significant progress on fluidity, vessel queue
July 1, 2024
Three berths opening at Wando Welch Terminal, July 3-14 With the support of the maritime community, South Carolina Ports is quickly working ships and reducing its vessel queue by implementing…
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ONE launches new service connecting Charleston, India
June 27, 2024
ONE launched its new West India North America (WIN) service at the Port of Charleston with the arrival of the ONE Modern on Wednesday at Wando Welch Terminal. A new…
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SCDOT to fully reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County after storm drain installation completed early
June 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County at 6 p.m. on June 13. The portion of road was closed on June…
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Charleston Mayor William Cogswell outlines city’s priorities for improving infrastructure and traffic ahead of transportation sales tax vote
June 10, 2024
In a letter to Charleston County Council, Mayor William Cogswell emphasized the city’s infrastructure priorities and strongly advocated for funding for important road projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The…
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SC Ports graduates 31 Port Ambassadors
June 4, 2024
South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 31 professionals from across the state who completed the 2023-2024 Port Ambassador program. During day-long educational sessions held throughout the year, participants received an in-depth…
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SCDOT requests public comment on the 2021-2027 statewide Improvement Program to include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May…
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SC Ports’ inland ports benefit cargo owners’ supply chains
May 16, 2024
Retailers, manufacturers and agricultural producers are benefiting from South Carolina Ports’ inland port network. Inland Port Dillon and Inland Port Greer provide daily dedicated rail service to and from the…
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City of Charleston’s innovative Ride-share Pilot Program goes into effect May 1st
May 1, 2024
The City of Charleston is set to launch its Ride-share Pilot Program on Wednesday, May 1st, aimed at streamlining traffic within the Central Business District, specifically along the King Street…
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SCDOT to close Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek in Horry County for replacement
April 25, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek in Horry County for replacement beginning on May 1. The closure is expected to last…
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Breeze Airways announces three new routes from Myrtle Beach International Airport
April 25, 2024
Breeze Airways, known as the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier’ has announced an exciting route expansion from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), just in time for summer.…
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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential
April 17, 2024
Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…
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Imports, inland ports drive 12% volume growth at SC Ports
April 17, 2024
A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at South Carolina Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year. The SC Ports…
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Justin P. Powell confirmed by the South Carolina Senate to serve as Secretary of Transportation
April 3, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Senate confirmed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Powell was appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve…
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Marinemax Charleston announces new upcoming showroom
April 3, 2024
MarineMax Charleston is thrilled to announce the upcoming groundbreaking of its new showroom and dealership. Located on Sportsman Island Drive in Daniel Island, it will open its doors in Spring…
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SC Ports efficiently works big ships as imports increase
March 25, 2024
South Carolina Ports seamlessly handled big ships and big move counts at Wando Welch Terminal as imports trend back up. The SC Ports team and maritime community recently moved 4,474…
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SC Ports to buy WestRock site to expand port capacity at North Charleston Terminal
March 21, 2024
SC Ports to master plan infrastructure with SCDOT, Palmetto Railways With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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SC Ports sees growth in intermodal cargo in 2023
January 22, 2024
SC Ports’ inland ports enable goods to efficiently move between the Port of Charleston and inland markets via trains. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) South Carolina Ports’ strategic focus on rail is proving…
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Max Metcalf named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 22, 2024
Max Metcalf, of Greenville County, was named Vice-Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 18, 2024 meeting in Columbia. Metcalf said, “I am pleased…
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Pamela L. Christopher named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 22, 2024
Pamela L. Christopher, of Anderson County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 18, 2024 meeting in Columbia. Christopher is the first…
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SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation
January 18, 2024
At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…
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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles
January 18, 2024
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement
January 17, 2024
After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…
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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost
January 16, 2024
By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…
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SC Ports enhancing rail capabilities, capacity
December 14, 2023
South Carolina Ports is investing in its rail capabilities to further support growth in the Southeast. Construction is underway at the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. The near-dock, rail-served cargo yard…
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Moody’s reaffirms SC Ports’ A1 credit rating
December 12, 2023
SC Ports has invested in critical infrastructure projects, ensuring it can efficiently handle goods for customers. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed South Carolina Ports’ A1 credit rating, reinforcing the…
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SC Ports gives more than $250,000 to community organizations
December 5, 2023
South Carolina Ports awarded $253,000 to 116 South Carolina nonprofits and community organizations as part of its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2024, marking the highest number of grants…
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SC Ports helps fight hunger with $25,000 donation
November 21, 2023
SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin and Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO Nick Osborne celebrate a $25,000 donation from SC Ports that will help provide food for Lowcountry…
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SC Ports, maritime partners aim to fill shipping container with toys for SC children
November 16, 2023
SC Ports is partnering with the International Longshoreman’s Association, Coalition 18, and the Maritime Association of South Carolina this year to fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina foster…
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SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer
November 14, 2023
SC Ports’ rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. The team at Inland Port Greer loaded and…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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SC Ports breaks ground on North Charleston community center
November 2, 2023
SC Ports, Palmetto Railways, community groups and local leaders broke ground on a 15,000-square-foot community recreation center in North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) Construction of a 15,000-square-foot community recreation…
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City, partners break ground on Ashley River Crossing
October 31, 2023
Federal, state, county and city officials gathered alongside Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning to break ground on the Ashley River Crossing, a forthcoming standalone bridge that will provide a safe…
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SC Ports drives big economic impact in Pee Dee region
October 24, 2023
South Carolina Ports generates a $9.7 billion economic impact in the Pee Dee region. (Photo/Walter Lagarenne) South Carolina Ports generates a $9.7 billion economic impact in the Pee Dee region by supporting…
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SC Ports CEO: SC Ports offers powerful alternative gateway on U.S. East Coast
October 17, 2023
Deepened harbor, enhanced terminal capacity driving growth During her second State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin showcased how SC Ports is powerhouse port,…
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SC Ports welcomes 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors
October 10, 2023
South Carolina Ports kicked off the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program, welcoming its largest class in the program’s six-year history. Over the next year, 31 professionals from across the state will…
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SC Ports CEO Melvin named 2023 Leading Woman
October 3, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic…
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Inland Port Greer has strongest month in its history
September 22, 2023
Inland Port Greer handled record cargo in August. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports’ rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as a key connection between inland markets and…
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