South Carolina Ports Archives

SC Ports in March handled 216,410 TEUs, up 12% year-over-year, and 118,481 pier containers, up 11% from last year. (Photo/SC Ports/Matthew Peacock)

April 22, 2024
Intermodal

Intermodal Briefs: SC Ports, Stonepeak/CenterPoint Properties

South Carolina (SC) Ports marks its most significant container-volume uptick in 2024. Also, Stonepeak acquires a 1.7 million square-foot rail-served logistics portfolio in Chicago from CenterPoint Properties.

The Port of Savannah set a February record of nearly 47,000 containers moved by rail, according to GPA. (GPA Photograph)

March 05, 2024
Intermodal

Intermodal Briefs: GPA, SC Ports

February was the second consecutive month of growth for the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), with rail accounting for 19% of container trade. Also, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) advances rail-capacity projects.

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.

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.