Container volumes were “strong” in August amid continued retail import volume growth at the Port of Charleston, the South Carolina Ports Authority said.
South Carolina ports started the fiscal year off with a bang, moving a record volume of containers in July.
“Our all-time container record reinforces that we are adding more capacity to the Port of Charleston at the right time,” says South Carolina Ports CEO Jim Newsome.
CEO Jim Newsome calls Walmart’s $220 million investment a signal that SCPA is “prepared to be a force in retail distribution.”
“Our August volumes surpassed expectations, reflecting the best year-over-year month since the pandemic began impacting global supply chains in March,” says SCPA President and CEO Jim Newsome.
The Port of Charleston reports its busiest July for vehicles handled.
State-of-the-art rubber-tired gantry cranes will have 169 feet of lift height.
CEO Jim Newsome optimistic about economic recovery in 2021.
Funding plan keeps Charleston and Savannah on course to handle larger container ships.
US Southeast ports to be served by bigger, more modern chassis pool.
