Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal recognized as ‘South Carolina Project of the Year’
July 1, 2021South Carolina Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal has been named 2021 South Carolina Project of the Year by the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2021
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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SC Ports offers capacity amid import boom
June 24, 2021
South Carolina Ports readies for fiscal year 2022 with enhanced infrastructure and capacity to handle rising retail imports and cargo volumes. SC Ports has continued to rebound well throughout fiscal…
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SC Ports has record May for containers
June 14, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record May for containers handled at the Port of Charleston, marking the third consecutive month of record volumes. SC Ports had its strongest May ever for…
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Northwest Grains International, LLC breaks ground on agricultural transload facility in Dillon County
June 14, 2021
Inland Port Dillon provides farmers with access to global markets South Carolina Ports welcomes customer Northwest Grains International, LLC to Inland Port Dillon and Dillon County, S.C. Northwest Grains International,…
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SC students name Leatherman Terminal’s ship-to-shore cranes
June 7, 2021
Students from around the Lowcountry have named South Carolina Ports’ five ship-to-shore cranes at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal. The names are on the massive blue cranes in big block letters: Nifty…
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SC Ports welcomes record-breaking CMA CGM MARCO POLO
June 2, 2021
Big-ship capabilities, cargo capacity to handle large vessels Hundreds of people stood on the shoreline snapping pictures as the massive CMA CGM MARCO POLO sailed into Charleston today, setting the record as…
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SC Ports to welcome record-breaking vessel
May 25, 2021CMA CGM MARCO POLO to arrive in Charleston this week South Carolina Ports will soon welcome the largest container ship to ever call the East Coast — the CMA CGM…
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SC Ports handles record cargo volumes in April
May 11, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record April for cargo handled at the Port of Charleston, following an all-time cargo record achieved in March. SC Ports reported its strongest April ever…
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CARTA partners with Proterra to provide free rides to nurses
May 6, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is partnering with Proterra, a leading battery-electric bus manufacturer and innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, to offer free rides on National Nurses Day, Thursday,…
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SCDOT moves forward with Carolina Crossroads Phase 1
May 1, 2021The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that it is moving forward with awarding a contract to begin the first phase of the $1.7 billion Carolina Crossroads project in…
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SC Ports expanding Inland Port Greer
April 29, 2021
South Carolina Ports is expanding Inland Port Greer on the heels of sustained record activity at the rail-served inland port in Upstate South Carolina. Inland Port Greer extends the Port of Charleston’s reach…
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Attorney General Wilson announces launch of SC Highway Heroes Campaign to combat human trafficking
April 28, 2021
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, under the leadership of Attorney General Alan Wilson, announced the launch of the SC Highway Heroes Campaign. The initiative is a collaboration between…
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CARTA awarded funding for new electric bus
April 15, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will soon add a new electric bus to the fleet, after receiving a $608,000 award from the South Carolina Department of Insurance on…
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Gov. McMaster announces appointments to the S.C. Ports Authority Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors. The governor has chosen Bill Coates of Greenville to fill the…
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SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
April 12, 2021South Carolina Ports made history welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009. Operations launched March…
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Books on the Go: CCPL, CARTA bring free books to two Charleston bus stops
April 8, 2021Public transportation riders in Charleston County will now have access to free books for their rides. Charleston County Public Library and The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) have partnered…
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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…
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2021 SCMA Woman of the Year Award Presented to Barbara Melvin, COO, South Carolina State Ports Authority
March 5, 2021
Barbara Melvin, Chief Operating Officer of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, was today named the 2021 SCMA Woman of the Year at a virtual awards presentation held during the…
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Berkeley County to hold groundbreaking for Railroad Avenue Extension
March 4, 2021A critical road project, that’s been in the works since the 1990s, is moving forward in Hanahan. Berkeley County held a groundbreaking ceremony for Railroad Avenue Extension on Thursday, March…
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1-million-square-foot speculative building underway in Charleston region
February 16, 2021The Keith Corporation and South Carolina Ports Authority are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the largest speculative industrial facility ever built in the Charleston region — a 1,019,200-square-foot, cross-dock industrial building…
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New I-26 widening & Jedburg Road interchange ramps opened
February 16, 2021The new entrance/exit ramps along the interstate for the I-26 widening and Jedburg Road (S-16) Interchange Project are scheduled to open for public access on February 14 and 15 (See map attached.). Traffic…
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SC Ports welcomes six hybrid RTG cranes to Leatherman Terminal
February 16, 2021South Carolina Ports welcomed six hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal this weekend. The new rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes are the final pieces of cargo-handling equipment to arrive for…
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CARTA to double frequency on Folly Road route
February 9, 2021
Starting Monday, Feb. 8, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will double service frequency Monday-Saturday on Route 31 Folly Road, the line that connects James Island and downtown Charleston.…
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SC Ports starts 2021 with steady cargo volumes
February 9, 2021
South Carolina Ports saw steady volumes at the start of 2021. SC Ports handled 216,265 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in January,…
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CARTA to double service frequency on Folly Road route
February 8, 2021
Starting Monday, Feb. 8, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will double service frequency Monday-Saturday on Route 31 Folly Road, the line that connects James Island and downtown Charleston. The…
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Braskem America launches first international shipment from new Global Export Hub in Charleston
February 3, 2021
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announced the first international shipment of polypropylene from the Company’s new Global Export…
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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County
January 29, 2021
More than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16…
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Free COVID-19 testing coming to CARTA hubs
January 27, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will partner to offer Covid-19 testing at two of the transit system’s…
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Truist Foundation awards $1 million grant for transportation center at Trident Tech
January 14, 2021
The Truist Foundation has awarded the Trident Technical College Foundation a $1 million grant to support the college’s effort to create the Truist Transportation and Logistics Center on the college’s…
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SC Ports finishes 2020 strong with record December
January 13, 2021
South Carolina Ports Authority finished 2020 with its strongest December on record, noting impressive volumes with containers, vehicles and inland ports. SC Ports handled 209,606 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs)…
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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public
January 13, 2021
VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal welcomes 15 hybrid cranes
December 17, 2020South Carolina Ports welcomed 15 hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal on December 11th. The arrival of this new cargo-handling equipment is significant as SC Ports…
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SC Ports hits record for November volumes
December 8, 2020
As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…
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Gov. McMaster participates in groundbreaking for Walmart’s new Dorchester County distribution center
December 3, 2020
$220 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 1,000 Full-Time Jobs Governor Henry McMaster today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart’s direct import distribution center, which is a part of a…
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SC Ports’ Community Giving Program supports 55 charitable organizations across SC
December 2, 2020South Carolina Ports Authority awarded $61,000 in grants to 55 S.C. charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues each year to support charitable…
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SC Ports sees strong October volumes, ongoing recovery
November 12, 2020
South Carolina Ports’ October volumes show an ongoing recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland ports. “Our business continues to rebound with better-than-expected volumes in the container and vehicle segments,…
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CARTA Board approves free student fare program
November 2, 2020
The Charleston Area Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors voted at its most recent meeting to implement a permanent policy allowing students in grades K-12 to ride at no cost as part…
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Newsome: SC Ports poised for growth, big year ahead
October 29, 2020
SC Ports Authority continues to advance infrastructure projects and attract new business, securing its position as the preferred U.S. container port ahead of an incredibly significant year. SC Ports is…
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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC expanding headquarters in Lancaster County
October 27, 2020
Company Investing More Than $20 Million into the Expansion Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental), a manufacturer and distributer of premium tires, today announced plans to expand the company’s Lancaster…
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Five new ship-to-shore cranes arriving soon at SC Ports
October 26, 2020
South Carolina Ports eagerly anticipates the arrival of five new ship-to-shore cranes for the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, which is on track to open in March. The new cranes are among the tallest…
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Horry County Department of Airports MYR forecast includes recovery rate faster than national average
October 14, 2020
The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is positioned to recover faster than the national average, after COVID-19 has created an unprecedented decline in demand for travel. Leisure travel is recovering…
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President Trump appoints SC Ports Board Chairman Bill Stern to United States Holocaust Memorial Council
October 13, 2020
President Donald Trump has appointed S.C. Ports Authority Board Chairman Bill Stern to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council is the…
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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County
October 13, 2020
The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…
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SC Ports’ September volumes show signs of strength
October 9, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority’s September volumes reflect the strongest year-over-year activity since the pandemic hit, showing a continued recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland port moves. SC Ports handled 195,101…
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Biggest ship to ever visit East Coast calling on SC Ports
September 22, 2020The biggest container ship to ever call the U.S. East Coast — the 15,072-TEU CMA CGM Brazil — is expected to sail into Charleston Harbor on Sunday. The CMA CGM…
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SCDOT’s public notification of proposed conversion of Cross Island Parkway to non-tolled road in Hilton Head
September 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing notification of the Transportation Commission-approved public comment period for the proposed conversion of the Cross Island Parkway toll facility in to…
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BCDCOG receives $2.7 million for construction of HOP transit hub and park-and-ride facility
August 25, 2020
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $2.7 million in federal funding for the construction of a Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) park-and-ride facility and transit hub in the Upper Peninsula.…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal on track for 2021 opening
August 6, 2020
Construction of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is on schedule for a March 2021 opening. The opening of the container terminal will be a major accomplishment for S.C. Ports and…
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