South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) handled nearly 2.6 million TEUs and 1.4 million pier containers in fiscal year 2023 (1 July – 30 June).
SC Ports noted that while this is a 10% decrease from the fiscal year 2022, when pandemic spending drove an extraordinary freight boom, volumes are up 1% from the fiscal year 2021, which was a “more ordinary year”.
Additionally, SC Ports handled 203,091 TEUs and 112,883 pier containers in June, translating to a growth of more than 3% year-on-year. “The retail, advanced manufacturing, automotive, and cold storage industries are still driving expansion in the Port of Charleston,” said SC Ports in a statement.
Furthermore, Inland Port Dillon had a record fiscal year in 2023, reporting 39,143 rail moves, a 50% increase over the previous year. On the other hand, Inland Port Greer saw a slight drop of 3% with 146,813 rail movements.
“In the fiscal year 2023, we efficiently moved cargo while significantly expanding our capabilities for the future,” stated Barbara Melvin, SC Ports President and CEO.
She pointed out, “We broke ground on a near-port, rail-served cargo yard, further expanded Inland Port Greer and successfully deepened Charleston Harbor to 15.8496 meters (52 feet). Our strategic investments make us more competitive for the future.”
