About Us

Keeping Freight Moving

South Carolina Ports provides reliable, highly productive port service at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure and capacity to ensure customers’ supply chains run smoothly.

Our Impact

South Carolina Ports is the state’s most significant economic asset. Our connectivity to the global marketplace supports economic development and job growth, with one in 9 jobs in South Carolina connected to the port. Our strategic investments in infrastructure and our commitment to excellent service will deliver positive impacts for years to come.

Our Mission

SC Ports promotes, develops and facilitates waterborne commerce to meet the current and future needs of its customers, and for the economic benefit of the citizens and businesses of South Carolina.

SC Ports owns and operates the Port of Charleston, Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon. Efficient port operations ensure the efficient movement of cargo between South Carolina and global markets, driving growth for port-dependent businesses.

With the skill and talent of our team, the solid experience from our maritime community, the guidance from our Board of Directors, and the support from our elected, business and community leaders, SC Ports will continue to grow, bringing jobs and investments to our state. Our port investments will yield economic benefits for generations to come.

Recent News

May 11, 2026

SC Ports Graduates 2025-2026 Port Ambassador Class

CHARLESTON, SC—MAY 8, 2026—South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 30 business and community leaders who...

April 28, 2026

Inland Port Greer is proven model for short haul...

GREER, SC— April 28, 2026—South Carolina Ports’ Inland Port Greer offers shippers established intermodal...

January 20, 2026

Inland Port Dillon posts record rail moves for 2025

CHARLESTON, SC— Jan. 20, 2026—Inland Port Dillon marked its busiest calendar year on record,...

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