SOUTH Carolina Ports, administering the Port of Charleston, posted 10 per cent year on year increase in container volumes in March to 150,516 TEU, the highest since August 2008, said the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
"March is traditionally a strong month," said SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome. "The SCPA saw growth of both import and export cargo. We expect April to be a strong month as well."
Container volume is up 5.3 per cent fiscal year on year, with 1.2 million TEU handled since July 1 producing a growth rate above market average.
There were also breakbulk volume increases at the Union Pier (UPT) where the port moved 9,654 tons in March for a total of 89,422 pier tons handled fiscal year to date.
Georgetown also saw gains in breakbulk tonnage, handling 22,757 tons in March and 395,371 tons fiscal year to date for an increase of 10 per cent over the same period last year.
The SCPA will also purchase 11 new container handlers to replace older models at Wando Welch and North Charleston terminals. The new models provide added capabilities to handle heavier cargo and stack containers higher.
The SCPA owns and operates public seaport facilities in Charleston, Georgetown and Greer, handling international commerce valued at more than US$63 billion annually.
PORTS
24 April 2014 - 20:32
Charleston posts 10pc increase in March box volume to 150,516 TEU
SOUTH Carolina Ports, administering the Port of Charleston, posted 10 per cent year on year increase in container volumes in March to 150,516 TEU, the highest since August 2008, said the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
PORTS
24 April 2014 - 20:32
Charleston posts 10pc increase in March box volume to 150,516 TEU
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