Inland Port Dillon recorded its busiest year ever in 2025. The port handled 48,761 rail containers, up 33% from the prior year. Retail growth and a strong soybean season drove the increase.
The inland port connects major retailers and agricultural producers in the Eastern Carolinas to global markets. It plays a key role in regional trade.
In 2025, SC Ports worked with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and private partners to open new export markets for soybean farmers. These efforts lifted soybean exports through Inland Port Dillon by 35% in both July and August.
“Strong inland connectivity is essential to our port operations,” said SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace. “It gives shippers competitive access to global markets. We thank our Inland Port Dillon team, CSX, and our partners for operating efficiently and growing new export opportunities.”
SC Ports generates a $9.7 billion annual economic impact in the Pee Dee region. Its operations support soybeans, forest and agricultural products, and consumer goods.
“SC Ports delivered real results for South Carolina farmers in 2025,” said SC Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers. “In response to a plant closure and tough market conditions, our teams exported an additional 1.2 million bushels of soybeans. This created new opportunities for farmers.”
December volumes
In December, Inland Port Dillon completed 4,917 rail moves. The Port of Charleston handled 194,610 TEUs for the month and closed 2025 with more than 2.6 million TEUs. Inland Port Greer recorded 12,954 rail moves in December and finished the year with 197,805 moves. The Port of Charleston also handled 11,649 vehicles in December, ending 2025 with 168,089 vehicles.
“Thank you to our SC Ports team and our maritime and logistics partners for delivering excellent service in 2025,” Mallace said. “We enter 2026 well positioned to serve customers in the growing Southeast market.”
