Midlands Depends on Port

Charleston, SC - August 1, 2000 - In the Midlands region of South Carolina, international trade is a vital component of the economy. Recent analysis shows that:

• Every year, the ten largest exporters in the Midlands region ship more than 350,000 tons of products through the Port of Charleston - that's two million pounds every day.
• In the Midlands region, there are 248 exporters employing 43,115 people.
• What International Business Means to the Midlands Region - The Annual Economic Impact of Trade through the Ports Authority
• Companies Make $1.5 Billion in Sales
• Residents Earn $389 Million in Wages
• State and Local Governments Collect $46.5 Million in Taxes