SOUTH Carolina (SC) Ports had a strong start to fiscal year 2022, with its highest July on record for containers, handling 244,821 TEU at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal, and Hugh Leatherman Terminal, a 38 per cent increase year over year, according to South Carolina Ports.
sc Ports moved 137,158 pier containers, a 38 per cent increase year on year. Laden imports also set an all-time record in July, with a 47 per cent increase, while laden exports were up 14 per cent.
SC Ports handled 15,450 vehicles at Columbus Street Terminal in July, while Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon handled a combined 13,976 rail moves.
'We begin our fiscal year 2022 with record container volumes, which comes on the heels of moving more containers than ever before in fiscal year 2021,' said SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome.
'While import and export loaded containers are both growth segments, the widening disparity of imports over exports is continued evidence of the strength of the US consumer. As the only port in the country with new terminal capacity, SC Ports has the ability to handle the growing cargo volumes and rising retail imports,' said Mr Newsome.
Phase One of the Leatherman Terminal adds 700,000 TEU of capacity and an additional berth to the East Coast port market.
'Our strategic investments are proving beneficial as we handle unprecedented cargo volumes in support of our customers. As more major retailers move goods through the Port of Charleston, we are ready with efficient operations, thanks to our excellent maritime community,' said Mr Newsome.
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sc Ports moved 137,158 pier containers, a 38 per cent increase year on year. Laden imports also set an all-time record in July, with a 47 per cent increase, while laden exports were up 14 per cent.
SC Ports handled 15,450 vehicles at Columbus Street Terminal in July, while Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon handled a combined 13,976 rail moves.
'We begin our fiscal year 2022 with record container volumes, which comes on the heels of moving more containers than ever before in fiscal year 2021,' said SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome.
'While import and export loaded containers are both growth segments, the widening disparity of imports over exports is continued evidence of the strength of the US consumer. As the only port in the country with new terminal capacity, SC Ports has the ability to handle the growing cargo volumes and rising retail imports,' said Mr Newsome.
Phase One of the Leatherman Terminal adds 700,000 TEU of capacity and an additional berth to the East Coast port market.
'Our strategic investments are proving beneficial as we handle unprecedented cargo volumes in support of our customers. As more major retailers move goods through the Port of Charleston, we are ready with efficient operations, thanks to our excellent maritime community,' said Mr Newsome.
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