Community Partnerships & Giving
SC Ports strives to be a positive force in communities around our state. Our employees give their time to support area nonprofits and serve on boards, and the Port supports business and charitable organizations that align with its mission. SC Ports has awarded more than $1.3 million to nonprofits and organizations around the state through its annual Community Giving Program. These funds directly support efforts to enhance literacy, protect natural resources, address food insecurity in communities and train future workforces, to name a few important causes.
While we continue to navigate economic uncertainties in the broader market, our Community Giving Program is on pause for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). We value the important work nonprofits do in our state, and we look forward to future partnerships. We appreciate your understanding for the coming year.
Community Tour Program
Our quarterly community tour offers a firsthand look at port operations at two Charleston terminals. Spend the morning with us to learn about port activities, major projects, and the future of our state port system. Space is limited to 13 participants.
Our next Quarterly Community Tour is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Registration will open two weeks prior to the event date. Click here to register.
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the program.
Speaking Engagements & Tours
Have you ever wondered how a top 10 container port operates, or how our port system helps attract new business investment to South Carolina? Interacting with our local community is an important part of what we do.
We invite you to complete our online form to request more information regarding speaking engagements. While we aim to accommodate as many speaking and tour requests as possible, due to the high volume we receive, SC Ports is unable to accommodate every request. If no response is received within three business days, your group will be added to our wait list. Thank you for your interest.
Port Ambassador Program
The Port Ambassador Program consists of delegates nominated by each of the ten SC Ports Review and Oversight Commission (ROCSPA) members, the nine board members and two ex-officio members of the SC Ports Board of Directors, the Chairman of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Dillon and Spartanburg County Councils, and select members of the SC Ports Leadership team. The target class size is thirty individuals from around the state with varying professional backgrounds and community engagement.
The program runs September through May; over that time, delegates observe the Port and intermodal industry's inner workings through a series of full and half-day educational sessions and tours. Additionally, to foster an atmosphere of networking and industry understanding, delegates are included in special events hosted by the Port and port partners when appropriate. Visit our Port Ambassador page for more information about the program.