South Carolina ports are seeing an increase in cargo volume, strengthening the Southeast market

South Carolina ports experienced an 11% month-on-month increase in cargo volumes in April, attributed by industry stakeholders to the attraction for market resilience in the southeast. While the numbers still represent a decline of 19% on the previous year, they highlight the port’s ongoing commitment to investing in infrastructure and ensuring long-term economic growth. In addition to processing over 200k TEUs and almost 120k pier containers in April, SC Ports’ inland ports at Greer and Dillon reported a 15% rise in combined rail movements year-on-year.
SC Ports is undertaking a number of strategic investments to support future growth, including developing a port-based intermodal hub to increase rail competitiveness and improve fluidity for customers. The port’s versatility was also showcased in April as it facilitated the transportation of almost 13k vehicles and welcomed just under 26k cruise ship passengers. The recent infrastructure investments and increase in cargo volume bode well for South Carolina’s economy as it continues to attract businesses and boost trade in the southeastern US region.

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