During October, the volume of containers processed at SC Ports dipped to 209,107 TEUs, marking an 11% reduction from the same period last year, partially due to a three-day shutdown across the coast. The Inland Ports of Greer and Dillon together logged 17,749 rail movements in October, which is a 12% decrease from last year’s figures.

Contrarily, the vehicle handling segment saw significant growth, with the Port of Charleston facilitating the movement of 17,603 units, a 9% annual increase.

Additionally, cruise activities at the port were buoyant in October, with a 12% rise in passenger numbers to 30,464 compared to the previous year.

SC Ports, equipped with three terminals capable of handling large vessels, is positioned for expansion with a projected future throughput of 10 million TEUs. It touts the East Coast’s deepest harbor at 52 feet, two rail-linked inland ports, and a rail yard near the port that is currently under construction.

Furthermore, the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, a significant development at the Port of Charleston, is advancing steadily. When it becomes operational, the facility will boost rail capacity, catering to both CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Simultaneously, Inland Port Greer is undergoing a substantial expansion that includes an additional 9,000 feet of rail and an enlarged container yard. The assembly of two new RTG cranes is also underway, which will further augment the port’s logistics capabilities and cargo handling efficiency.