What's New
April 11, 2012
News Story: Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review approves new cruise ship terminal
November 10,2011
News Story: Cruise-ship facility gets BAR nod
November 2, 2011
News Release: Cruises Boost Local Hotels
August 11,2011
News Story: Cruise ship terminal plan catches fair winds with initial Board of Architectural Review approval
August 4, 2011
News Story: Friends of cruises: Carnival, government leaders trade gestures of support
PDF: Charleston Cruise Passenger Survey Results
July 28, 2011
Commentary: Cruise critics steering away from the facts by John F. Hassell, III
July 20, 2011
Letter to the Editor: Anti-cruise ship forces overstate support by neighborhoods by Anne Rounds
July 18, 2011
News Release: Union Pier Passenger Terminal Design Shared With Community
July 17, 2011
Letter to the Editor: Cruise ships add excitement to city by Jane Thornhill
July 10, 2011
Commentary: Cruise Plan Will Benefit Charleston by Mayor Joe Riley
July 9, 2011
Commentary: Concerns about SPA’s cruise plan are misplaced by Mayor Joe Riley
July 7, 2011
Commentary: Lawsuit scuttles logic, fairness by Bill Finn
June 28, 2011
Brochure: Lawsuit Could Jeopardize Union Pier Concept Plan
June 1, 2011
News Release: Design Team Unveils Preliminary Concepts for New Cruise Terminal at Union Pier
May 8, 2011
Commentary: Don't scuttle grand Union Pier plan by Ron Brinson
May 10, 2011
News Release: Union Pier Design Process Kicks Off with Public Meeting
April 29, 2011
News Release: Union Pier Design Process Announced
April 29, 2011
Commentary: SPA's Union Pier plan is best for city by Theodore D. Stoney, Jr.
April 23, 2011
Commentary: The cruise ship industry is good for Charleston businesses by John Keener, Erin Mellen, John Hassell and David Dunlap
April 21, 2011
News Release: Port Affirms Union Pier Cruise Terminal Plan, Cruise Management Measures
Link: Board Resolution, Letter to Mayor Riley & Addenda
March 31, 2011
News Release: Cruise Business Council Formed
March 15, 2011
News Release: Port Awards Cruise Terminal Design to CH2M Hill & Local Partners
February 22, 2011
Commentary: Cruise terminal will be boon to city by John Darby
January 27, 2011
News Release: Three Firms Submit Proposals for Charleston Cruise Terminal Design
January 22, 2011
Letter to the Editor: Cruise Insights by Bryan Thompson
January 1, 2011
Commentary: Don't Derail Union Pier Plan by William B. Hewitt
December 17, 2010
News Release: Port Issues RFP for New Cruise Terminal Design
November 17, 2010
News Story: State of the Port: Future is bright
SPA CEO reflects on continuing improvements, says more to come
November 5, 2010
News Story: Luxury cruise ship bringing chunks of traffic to tourist
attractions
November 5, 2010
News Release: Cruise Passengers Support Local Historical Sites, Boost Area Economy
Union Pier Concept Plan Report to the Community - September 2, 2010
On Sept. 2 at 12:30 p.m., President and CEO Jim Newsome provided an update on the cruise industry to the community and announced the next steps for the Union Pier property.
- Union Pier Concept Plan
- Union Pier Concept Plan Powerpoint presentation
- Release
- Post and Courier Op Ed by Whit Smith
August 8, 2010
Commentary: Downtown neighborhoods back SPA on cruise ships by Charles Rhoden
March 26, 2010
Letter to the Community: Context of Charleston's Cruise Business and the Environment
Cruise Industry Meets and Exceeds Standards
Concept Plan Presentation – February 9, 2010
The SCSPA, together with their planning team, hosted a community meeting on February 9 to present the Concept Plan for the Union Pier Cruise Terminal Master Plan. The following materials provide more information.
Cruise Industry Economic Study
February 1, 1 2010
News Story: Cruises to boost economy
Port Broadens Approach of Union Pier Cruise Terminal Master Plan Area
On January 19, the Port announced that it will broaden the approach of its Union Pier Cruise Terminal Master Plan to consider the use of additional portions of its Union Pier property along the Cooper River, a decision made as a direct response to community input. An email shared with the community provides additional details.
Jim Newsome Email Regarding Union Pier Master Plan Broadened Approach
January 8, 2010
Commentary: Jim Newsome, President and CEO, SCSPA
November 16, 2009
News Story: Will waterfront’s past be part of its future?
Listening Session - Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m.
As part of its planning process for the Union Pier Cruise Terminal and the surrounding property, the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) hosted a public listening session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 at the Passenger Terminal at 136 Concord Street. More than 100 neighbors and business leaders attended to share their input and suggestions, ask questions and learn more about the process and project.
Anyone interested can continue to submit input by emailing us.
Below are materials from the Listening Session:
- Presentation
- Summary
- Breakout Session Notes
- Post and Courier
- Post and Courier Business Review
- Press Release
Kickoff Event – October 8, 2009
On Thursday, October 8, the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) officially began its Union Pier Cruise Terminal planning effort with a public Kickoff Event at the Passenger Terminal. The project involves creating a plan for the Union Pier Cruise Terminal and the surrounding property. Below are materials from the Kickoff Event:
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