The South Carolina Ports Authority has reported efficient operations despite a downturn in the industry. The Port of Charleston maintains fluid berths with the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports' November volumes followed the decline seen at other U.S. container ports, with the port handling 197,942 TEUs, down 6% year-over-year. Intermodal remains a strong point for SC Ports, with Inland Port Dillon posting record December volumes with 4,466 rail moves, up 137% year-over-year. SC Ports remains focused on growing above-market and delivering meaningful solutions for customers' toughest supply chain needs.

The South Carolina Ports Authority is hosting a toy drive to help fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina’s foster children. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at SC Ports headquarters, located at 200 Ports Authority Drive, Mount Pleasant, S.C., or can be purchased from online wish lists. The deadline for donations is Friday, Dec. 12.

The South Carolina Ports Authority has announced its 2025-2026 Port Ambassador Class. The group of community and business leaders will spend the next year learning about port operations and how they impact the State economy. This is the program’s ninth year.

Barbara Melvin, the President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, has announced her resignation after serving for three years. During her tenure, she oversaw the reopening of the Leatherman Terminal and the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Melvin joined SC Ports in 1998 and held various roles before becoming CEO. The CFO and VP of Administration, Phillip Padgett, has been named as interim CEO, effective immediately. Padgett joined SC Ports in 2016 and is responsible for the financial, risk management, and real estate activities of the Port.

Inland Port Greer set a new record for rail moves in the fiscal year 2025, with 205,523 moves. This is up nearly 10% from 2024. The growth is attributed to a recent expansion project that added 9,000 feet of additional rail, expanded the container yard and increased cargo capacity by 50%. The project is expected to allow the port to meet projected customer demand through 2040. As a whole, S.C. Ports' rail moves are up 4% for the fiscal year.