South Carolina Ports

SC Ports operates marine terminals in Charleston & two inland ports in Greer and Dillon. Ranked No. 8 U.S. container port. Supports 1 in 9 S.C. jobs. #SCPorts

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June is National Safety Month, and safety is THE core value of SC Ports, and our number one priority.

Our marine and inland terminals operate 24/7 to keep cargo moving, and we depend on our employees, maritime partners and visitors to make safe choices and hold one another accountable.

Thank you to all who work on our terminals for committing to maintaining a safe environment for all.

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Welcome, summer interns! This week SC Ports kicked off its summer intern program by welcoming Jack Tobin (Operations), Cooper Mitchell (Finance), Isabella Versace (GIS), and Bradford Segal (Operations), to the team.

The group kicked off the 10-week program with orientation and a tour of the Wando Welch Terminal.

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Last week SC Ports celebrated the Charleston-area students who won the Name the Cranes contest!

Thanks to their creativity, four ship-to-shore cranes at Wando Welch Terminal now boast new names, and these students get to leave their mark on terminal for years to come.

Congratulations to these amazing students!

Kyndal Chisolm, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Crane Name: Coastal Claw

Grant Sturgis, Memminger Elementary
Crane Name: The Pain Crane

William Walts, Mount Pleasant Academy
Crane Name: Holy City Hoister

Jack Zapiecki, Harbor View Elementary
Crane Name: The Dockfather (tie)

Vivian Lovin, Spann Elementary School
Crane Name: The Dockfather (tie)

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Four CCSD elementary school students won the @SCPorts annual Name the Crane contest.

Yesterday, they visited the Wando Welch Terminal to get their awards and see their cranes in person.

Read more here: https://t.co/GA5U2KyJru

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“What began as a strategic investment for key local clients 13 years ago, has grown into a critical asset for the entire Southeastern supply chain,” SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace said.

"Inland Port Greer offers better service level at a lower cost; those two do not typically go hand in hand. This unique offering has proven to be a game changer for the many shippers utilizing this inland port."

More here: https://t.co/J7Ra9RBgXn

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SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace recently sat down with @SCETV's Gavin Jackson to discuss global impacts on trade, South Carolina's export market, and SC Port's plan to achieve long term, sustainable growth.

Watch the interview here: https://t.co/337N7J8dnZ

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Reinforcing its reputation as a great place to live, work and raise a family, S.C. was the nation’s fastest-growing state from 2024-2025, according to the @uscensusbureau.

Discover why the state continues to attract new businesses and residents alike: https://t.co/fYpDfQTrcv

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SC Ports offers efficiency, reliability and consistency, making the Port of Charleston a preferred port in the Southeast. Thank you Porsche Motorsport North American for trusting us with your cargo, and to @DSV_US for your continued partnership.

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📷 Check out how the new Porsche 911 Cup machines made "The Journey" from Germany to Sebring - presented by Porsche Carrera Cup North America official logistics partner, @DSV_US
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#Porsche | #CarreraCupNA | #Raceborn

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SC Ports employees and their families wrapped up American Heart Month this weekend, joining @AmericanHeartSC for the Lowcountry Heart Walk.

Employees raised more than $11,400 in February to support life saving research and AHA's ongoing efforts to reduce heart disease. A big thank you to all contributed to this important cause!

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“More than 70% of cargo exported through South Carolina Ports’ facilities originates from companies in South Carolina, higher than any other major container port on the East Coast. South Carolina’s advanced manufacturers, agricultural producers and businesses rely on SC Ports’ efficient operations to remain competitive, and reach the global markets that demand their products.”
-SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace

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In 2025, S.C.’s export sales totaled $38.5 billion — a seven-year high for the state, which once again led the nation in exports of tires and completed passenger vehicles.

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/8UUuOyY0iI

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SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace and the commercial team will be joining TPM26 in Long Beach, March 1-4.

“The South Carolina Ports team is looking forward to connecting with customers and supply chain partners this week at TPM.

SC Ports is more than a port, we’re a partner. Our team delivers tailored solutions to the most demanding supply chain needs, and offers unmatched efficiency and partnership in the growing Southeast. We look forward to connecting this week and learning how we can grow together.”

- Micah Mallace

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A little more than a year after the 16,828 TEU OOCL Iris became the largest vessel to ever call the Port of Charleston, her sister vessel the OOCL Lavender made her maiden call to Charleston.

The Lavender joins the South Atlantic Express Service, with Charleston serving as the last port of call for quick exports to Asia.

William Hahn with Inchcape Shipping presented the plaque to the ships captain (pictured).

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Today, SC Ports formally retired K9 Lyon from the Port Police Department, sending him off to endless belly rubs and snuggles with his new family.

Lyon was appointed in 2020 as an explosives detection K9, later becoming a member of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Metro Bomb Squad in 2022. During his career, he conducted thousands of searches of over-the-road trucks entering SC Ports’ working terminals, supported large-venue sweeps and dignitary route clearances for Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States.

We thank K9 Lyon and his handler, Officer Mara Cadena, for their commitment, dedication and exemplary service.

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South Carolina saw strong economic gains in 2025, and SC Ports gives shippers the long-term infrastructure and workforce to meet the demand.

In 2025 South Carolina achieved:

⚓The third-highest year for industry recruitment on record.

⚓$9.12B in capital investments, 17% of which were international investments.

⚓The highest hiring rate in the Southeast region at 4.2%.

⚓The top state for overall cost of doing business, incentive programs, site readiness programs.

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Weather advisory for Jan. 24-26: Terminals in Charleston will remain open for motor carriers during normal operating hours.

Updates regarding operating hours for Inland Port Dillon and Inland Port Greer will be communicated as conditions change. More details here: https://t.co/M9eSFUDpyp

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SC Ports was honored to host supply chain management students with Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee last week. These future supply chain professionals engaged in conversation with SC Ports leadership and Port teammates, tried their hand at ship-to-shore crane simulator training, toured our maritime terminals, and visited Inland Port Greer to see how our statewide rail connectivity supports even the most demanding supply chains. Thank you @HaslamUT!

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Retail growth and a successful soybean season for regional farmers boosted Inland Port Dillon to a record calendar year for 2025. The inland Port handled 48,761 rail containers in 2025, a 33% increase from the prior year. More here: https://t.co/We5o3t4EXx

Photo: Walter Lagarenne

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As the Southeast continues to grow, Inland Port Greer is ready to meet the demand.

The inland port provides shippers with efficient rail access to the Port of Charleston and sits within a one-day truck drive of 94 million customers in key markets, including Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville and Charlotte.

Video: Matthew Peacock