The South Carolina Ports Authority reports continued efficient operations, despite the industry beginning to feel the effects of a downturn.
According to Port officials, the Port of Charleston consistently maintains fluid berths, with the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. At the same time, SC Ports’ November volumes followed the decline seen at other U.S. container ports. The port handled 197,942 TEUs in November, down 6% year-over-year.
“SC Ports’ customers know that our port infrastructure is situated to handle long-term growth in the Southeast, while providing reliable, productive port service they need today,” SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace said. "We are committed to being a high-performing port that provides customized supply chain solutions for our customers. The strong partnerships and collaboration within South Carolina's maritime community make this possible. We are beyond grateful for the hard work our port teammates and maritime partners put in this year to support our operations."
Intermodal remains a strong point for SC Ports. Inland Port Dillon posted record December volumes with 4,466 rail moves, up 137% year-over-year. Following a strong first quarter of the fiscal year, Inland Port Greer saw a predicted decline with 10,671 rail moves, a 33% year-over-year dip. The Port of Charleston handled 13,568 vehicles, down 19% from the same month last year.
“We’re preparing to see weaker volumes continue into 2026 but remain hopeful that the industry will stabilize sometime next year,” Mallace said. “Regardless of market conditions, SC Ports’ remains focused on growing above-market and delivering meaningful solutions for customers’ toughest supply chain needs.”
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