South Carolina Ports reported that its operating team cut expenses by 20%, bringing rates back in line with competing ports. The authority also said sales efforts secured nearly 160,000 containers of new retail, consumer-goods, manufacturing and export business.
The new volume is beginning to arrive and is scheduled to continue coming online through 2027. SC Ports cited a newly opened near-port transload facility, commitments from national retailers and importers, and growing use of Inland Port Greer by advanced manufacturers.
The port also reported that 5 million square feet of industrial space had been leased in the Charleston market so far this year. Management acknowledged that overall port volumes remain down, so the secured business represents a recovery pipeline rather than a completed return to growth.
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