Port of Charleston

The head of Los Angeles’ port is on a worldwide sales blitz, trying to convince shippers and carriers to come back.

Container volumes were up year over year in Savannah and Charleston, while crude oil exports set a record in Corpus Christi.

Nicole is forecast to move through Florida to Georgia on Thursday and then to the Carolinas on Friday.

The South Carolina Ports Authority will join other major East Coast ports in providing near-dock rail via the planned Navy Base Intermodal Facility at the Port of Charleston.

Despite reports that U.S. imports are slowing down, South Carolina Ports reported a nearly 11% increase in overall volumes in September year over year.

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July was a record month at the Port of Virginia. At SC Ports, July’s volumes were up from June as the Port of Charleston sought to improve port flows.

The South Carolina cold chain facility opening next year will handle Port of Charleston imports and exports of proteins, fruits and vegetables.

May was one of the busiest months in history for the container ports of Long Beach and Charleston.

A 34% increase in retail imports is driving cargo volumes higher, SC Ports said.