SCPA said in a statement that it handled 175,820 TEU in February, an increase of 11.3 per cent over February 2016.
Last month was the best February on record for pier container volume, or boxes handled. SCPA moved 98,259 containers across its docks in February, bringing fiscal year-to-date pier container volume to 783,931 containers.
"Last month's volums reflect strong growth over last year, and we handled the highest pier container volume ever during a February," said Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO. "Looking ahead, spring is traditionally a busy season for us, but volumes may be inconsistent due to the implementation of new shipping alliances."
Non-containerised cargo volumes were strong last month, with 72,670 pier tonnes handled in Charleston. Total fiscal year-to-date breakbulk volume is 6.4 per cent ahead of plan, with 552,244 pier tonnes handled during the period.
Inland Port Greer handled 9,540 rail moves in February, driving the facility's fiscal year-to-date rail volume 25.8 per cent higher than the same period last year. Inland Port Greer has handled 73,205 rail moves since July.
Last month was the best February on record for pier container volume, or boxes handled. SCPA moved 98,259 containers across its docks in February, bringing fiscal year-to-date pier container volume to 783,931 containers.
"Last month's volums reflect strong growth over last year, and we handled the highest pier container volume ever during a February," said Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO. "Looking ahead, spring is traditionally a busy season for us, but volumes may be inconsistent due to the implementation of new shipping alliances."
Non-containerised cargo volumes were strong last month, with 72,670 pier tonnes handled in Charleston. Total fiscal year-to-date breakbulk volume is 6.4 per cent ahead of plan, with 552,244 pier tonnes handled during the period.
Inland Port Greer handled 9,540 rail moves in February, driving the facility's fiscal year-to-date rail volume 25.8 per cent higher than the same period last year. Inland Port Greer has handled 73,205 rail moves since July.