FEBRUARY marked the second consecutive month of 18 per cent container growth at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, bringing year-on-year volumes up to 1.23 million TEU in fiscal year to date, an increase of 14.3 per cent.
Last month Charleston handled 152,925 TEU up from 129,747 TEU in February 2014, according to figures released by the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
"February container volumes were particularly strong for a short month," said SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome.
"Our import gains are reflective of a strengthening US economy and population growth across the southeast, while manufacturing in our state and region bolsters our export business. Loaded box volumes last month were nearly completely balanced between imports and exports," he said.
The SCPA non-container volumes were on-track to meet expectations, Mr Newsome said. Georgetown to handled 15,520 tons last month and was five per cent ahead of expectations fiscal year to date. Breakbulk levels were also on plan, with 58,685 tons handled in February.
Inland port volumes also saw gains in February, with 4,631 rail moves completed during the month. Fiscal year to date, the facility has handled 35,126 rail moves and is nearly 50 per cent ahead of plan.
The board approved a dredging contract for routine berth maintenance at the North Charleston Terminal (NCT). Dredging at NCT is done every 12 to 15 months to ensure 50 feet (15.2 metres) of depth at low water.
The board also approved a design modification to the two super-postpanamax cranes on order for the Wando Welch Terminal.
PORTS
19 March 2015 - 10:13
February marks second month of 18pc increases of Charleston box volume
FEBRUARY marked the second consecutive month of 18 per cent container growth at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, bringing year-on-year volumes up to 1.23 million TEU in fiscal year to date, an increase of 14.3 per cent.
PORTS
19 March 2015 - 10:13
February marks second month of 18pc increases of Charleston box volume
This news 17899 hits received.
These news may also interest you