THE South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), whose main port is Charleston, posted a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in container volumes in 2014 to 1.8 million TEU and a 14 per cent boost in quarterly volume to 141,956 TEU.
"The 12 per cent increase reflects growth in a number of business segments, including import parts and components for automotive manufacturing and export grains and refrigerated cargo," said port authority CEO Jim Newsome.
"The reliability of our port is an important driver of increased discretionary cargo volumes, and the addition of several new services with all postpanamax vessels also contributed to growth of our container business," Newsome said.
The port authority has handled 919,521 TEU during its 2015 fiscal year that began in July, a 13 per cent increase over the same period last year.SCPA said its inland port completed its first year with 42,555 rail moves, including 3,741 in December.
Mr Newsome also recalled the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement as a major milestone.
"The deepening of the Charleston harbour to 52 feet (16 metres) will support the continued growth and competitiveness of our port and foster economic development opportunities across South Carolina," he said.
Fiscal year to date, breakbulk volume in Charleston is slightly over plan, with 402,020 tons handled since June. Georgetown tonnage remains strong, with fiscal year to date gains of 26 per cent over planned volumes. Georgetown has moved 328,136 pier tons since June.
PORTS
25 January 2015 - 22:38
South Carolina box volume up 12pc in 2014 to 1.8 million TEU
THE South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), whose main port is Charleston, posted a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in container volumes in 2014 to 1.8 million TEU and a 14 per cent boost in quarterly volume to 141,956 TEU.
PORTS
25 January 2015 - 22:38
South Carolina box volume up 12pc in 2014 to 1.8 million TEU
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