South Carolina Ports Archives

SC Ports’ Inland Port Dillon had a record month for containers. (Photo/SCPA/Walter Lagarenne)

April 20, 2023
Intermodal

Intermodal Briefs: SC Ports, Port of Long Beach, FourKites

South Carolina (SC) Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record month for containers handled. Also, Port of Long Beach cargo slows in March; and FourKites announces new enhancements to its Sustainability Hub.

Albemarle Corporation’s planned facility in South Carolina “will help increase the production of U.S.-based lithium resources,” according to CEO Kent Masters, who noted that the Chester County location offers access to rail and port transportation as well as the availability of skilled workers.

March 27, 2023
Short Lines & Regionals

Albemarle to Launch $1.3B Lithium Hydroxide Plant in South Carolina

Albemarle Corp. is planning a new lithium hydroxide processing plant in Chester County, S.C., to be served by Lancaster & Chester Railroad. Construction is slated to start next year on the facility

Aerial view of the San Pedro Bay Port Complex in California. (Photograph Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles)

January 20, 2023
Intermodal

Intermodal Briefs: Ports of LA, Long Beach; SC Ports

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California report 2022 as their second-busiest year on record. Also, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announces a record 2022 with the most containers ever handled at the Port of Charleston. All provide their outlook for 2023.

The E. & J. Gallo Winery’s new complex in Chester County, S.C., will be served by the 62-mile Lancaster & Chester Railroad, which interchanges with CSX and Norfolk Southern, as well as the Port of Charleston.

June 17, 2021
Short Lines & Regionals

L&C to Serve New Gallo Winery Complex

Lancaster & Chester Railroad (L&C) will serve E. & J. Gallo Winery’s first East Coast production and distribution facility, which will be built in Chester County, S.C.