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CHARLESTON, SC — JUNE 19, 2025 — As the broader supply chain and global markets face a great deal of uncertainty, South Carolina Ports is supporting customers with reliable port service and creative solutions.

“SC Ports is a well-run port with highly productive operations,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “We are proactively supporting our customers amid shifting policies and economic uncertainties.”

Customers benefit from expedited logistics at the Port of Charleston. With the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast, ships can access port terminals any time, regardless of tide, allowing berths to remain fluid. South Carolina’s maritime community quickly works ships, averaging 33 crane moves per hour.

SC Ports’ operations are designed to speed goods to market — customers can instantly access imports; trucks average 35-minute turn times; and nearby rail yards connect to two rail-served inland ports in the state and inland markets throughout the Southeast.

“South Carolina’s port industry is here to support our customers as they navigate market uncertainties and disruptions,” SC Ports Chief Commercial Officer Byron Miller said. “Customers can count on us to provide reliable port service and develop creative, flexible solutions. This ensures cargo flows efficiently between supplier and buyer, helping our customers meet their supply chain objectives.”

FY26 infrastructure investments

SC Ports’ Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026 to fund critical port infrastructure. The funding will support completing the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, expanding Leatherman Terminal with a second berth, and upgrading Columbus Street Terminal to enhance resiliency for ro-ro operations.

The Navy Base Intermodal Facility is already more than 80% complete, and once fully operational, the rail-served cargo yard will swiftly move goods between the Port of Charleston and inland markets via CSX and Norfolk Southern rail.

“Regardless of short-term economic fluctuations, the port is a long-cycle business. We are investing today to have the capacity to support our customers for decades to come,” Melvin said. “South Carolina’s economy and population are thriving, and these strategic investments enable us to handle current cargo volumes, and the cargo that will flow from future investments and population growth in the Southeast.”

May volumes

The South Carolina port community efficiently handled 120,796 pier containers and 219,255 TEUs, a 21% and 22% increase from last year, respectively. Loaded imports were up 19% from last May, and loaded exports were up 10% from a year ago.

Container volumes from February through May were consistently stable or higher-than-expected, given the ongoing uncertainty in the market.

Railed cargo remains solid. Inland Port Greer achieved a record May with 16,952 rail moves, representing 11% growth. Inland Port Dillon was right on par with last May, handling 3,856 rail moves.

The maritime community moved 13,062 vehicles across the docks, which is in line with last year’s volumes.

“Our South Carolina port team, broader maritime community, rail partners and logistics companies work together every day to support companies’ supply chains, ensuring we remain competitive as the No. 8 container port in the country,” Melvin said.

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.

CHARLESTON, SC — MAY 15, 2025 — South Carolina Ports remains focused on providing highly productive, reliable port service to support companies’ supply chains throughout the Southeast and beyond.

“As carriers and shippers navigate current market conditions, customers can count on SC Ports and our broader port community to deliver quality port service,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “We excel at quickly working ships and moving goods through our terminals. We have available chassis, trucking capacity and rail connections to further speed goods to market.”

Charleston’s 52-foot harbor depth further expedites logistics, and new carrier services at the Port of Charleston provide shippers with much-needed flexibility and access to key markets.

“SC Ports’ ocean carrier services are diverse and span various trade lanes, which can help mitigate disruptions in region-specific supply chains,” Melvin said. “With 29 weekly services at the Port of Charleston, and critical first-in calls from key markets in Asia and Europe, imports and exports swiftly flow between the U.S. Southeast and international markets.”

In April, the Port of Charleston handled 215,804 TEUs and 118,215 pier containers, which is flat compared to the year prior. Container volumes remained relatively consistent in April, following two months of container growth.

Vehicle imports and exports at the Port of Charleston totaled 12,339 in April, representing a 32% decrease from last year.

Railed cargo continues to be a bright spot, with both Inland Ports Greer and Dillon handling strong volumes in recent months.

Inland Port Greer achieved a record April with 18,394 rail moves, representing 14% growth from last April. Greer’s recent expansion increases cargo capacity by 50%, enabling the rail-served inland port to handle 300,000 rail lifts to support growing customer demand in the region.

Inland Port Dillon handled 4,213 rail moves in April. This is down 11% year-over-year, but breaks 4,000 rail moves for the first time this fiscal year.

SC Ports is on track to move more goods via rail when SC Ports opens the near-port Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF). Construction is progressing well at the cargo yard, which will be rail-served by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. This will provide direct connections to Inland Ports Greer and Dillon, and further enhances South Carolina’s rail access to key markets like Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville and beyond.

“We are proactively investing in our port terminals and rail infrastructure to support the growth occurring in the Southeast for the long-term,” Melvin said. “As volumes fluctuate in the short term, we are committed to providing fluidity for companies’ supply chains.”

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.

CHARLESTON, SC — MAY 9, 2025 — SC Ports celebrates the 30 South Carolina professionals who completed the 2024-2025 Port Ambassador program.

Throughout the past year, the group toured the Port’s ocean and inland terminals, attended the State of the Port address, and met with port-dependent businesses around the state, giving them a first-hand look at how port operations drive an $87 billion statewide economic impact each year.

“There is no better way for our state’s professionals to understand how the Port spurs economic prosperity in every corner of our state, than by having the opportunity to see our operations up close,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “We appreciate our supply chain and economic development partners who recognize the value of the Port Ambassador Program and take the time to show participants how the Port connects South Carolina businesses to markets around the world.”

This year’s participants were the first to tour construction progress at the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, which will soon provide near-dock rail to the Port of Charleston, and the recently reopened Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal.

“The Port Ambassador Program provided a well-defined opportunity to better understand the statewide operations and impacts of SC Ports,” said Ryan Johnson, Director of Administration with the City of North Charleston. “The Port’s reach extends far beyond the docks, shaping our communities, influencing our infrastructure, and playing a fundamental role in enriching the state’s economy and workforce. Building strong and lasting connections between the Port and stakeholders is vital as South Carolina continues to progress.”

The Port Ambassador Program is designed to increase public understanding of SC Ports’ role in our state’s economy. The program has graduated more than 200 participants since its launch in 2016.

2024-2025 Ambassadors:

• Jay Byars, Dorchester County Council
• Clay Chester, Keowee Pools
• Randy Cole, OVP Health
• Brooks Courtney, Bridge Commercial
• Detrice Dawkins, Dillon County Council
• Carla Edwards, SC Dept of Commerce
• Austin Floyd, Sumter Adult Education
• Andy Fulghum, Jasper County
• Chris Gaskins, SC Dept of Transportation
• Michael Glenn, SouthState Bank
• Hayden Grooms, Miller Dawson Sigal & Ward
• Trent Holland, Huntington National Bank
• Jenny Honeycutt, Costa Honeycutt, Charleston County Council
• Elizabeth Jablonski, Dominion Energy
• Ryan Johnson, City of North Charleston
• Jamie Lominack, RealtyLink Development Co.
• Fredy Madrid, Gibbs International
• Charles Marshall, Dominion Energy
• Nick Pye, South Carolina Highway Patrol
• Jake Reed, Reed Commercial Partners
• Charisse Reichenbach, Reichenbach Automotive
• Faith Rivers James, SC Coastal Conservation League
• Chris Scott, Pearce Land Company
• Fernanda Ceva (Sieverling), European American Chamber of Commerce- Carolinas
• Leslie Skardon, Sustain SC
• Yarley Steedly, Coastal Conservation League
• Amy Stern, Berkeley County Council
• Phillip Taylor, Colleton County Council
• John Wienges, SC Association of Counties
• Ryan Young, Cushman & Wakefield

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.

CHARLESTON, SC — APRIL 15, 2025 — With a key infrastructure project now complete, SC Ports’ busiest container terminal can once again handle three mega container ships simultaneously at any tide, providing expedited logistics and consistent fluidity for ocean carriers calling the Port of Charleston.

Wando Welch Terminal’s new toe wall — a new steel wall that runs along the terminal’s wharf — further strengthens the terminal to handle bigger ships and maintain deeper depths. Additional dredging in front of the terminal reinforces Charleston Harbor’s 52-foot-depth.

“With the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast and strategic port investments at our terminals, SC Ports can efficiently handle the biggest ships at any tide,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “These investments save our customers time and money. Ocean carriers can access our terminals without waiting, and we provide highly productive port service to quickly work ships and speed goods to market.”

SC Ports’ operations and berthing team worked alongside maritime partners to implement creative solutions for customers whenever construction limited the terminal to two berths.

“We are grateful to our customers for their incredible support as we navigated this critical infrastructure project, which will pay dividends to companies’ supply chains,” Melvin said. “Wando Welch Terminal is a powerhouse terminal, and with three berths fully open again, we are providing berth fluidity and reliable port service for our customers.”

SC Ports’ engineering team managed the 14-month wharf toe wall project, with WSP USA leading design and Mead and Hunt overseeing construction.

Russell Marine LLC installed steel sheet piles underwater and buried them into the channel bottom to reinforce the existing slope underneath the wharf. Marinex Construction Inc. completed the berth deepening.

The toe wall project and dredging cost roughly $23 million, with $11.2 million coming from a 2019 USDOT Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant.

March volumes

The SC Ports team and maritime community handled 240,857 TEUs and 131,513 pier containers in March, up 11% compared to March 2024. This is the second consecutive month of stronger container volumes, following more tempered monthly volumes.

Rail-served Inland Ports in Greer and Dillon also performed well last month. Inland Port Greer handled 19,291 rail moves, up 20% from last year. This is an all-time record for the Upstate inland port, which recently completed a significant expansion to handle more cargo. Inland Port Dillon continued to see growth with 3,287 rail moves in March, up 14% year-over-year.

The maritime community handled 20,483 vehicles at the Port of Charleston in March, which represents 14% growth from last year.

“While we anticipate volume fluctuations amid economic uncertainties, we are encouraged to see stronger volumes across all our business segments,” Melvin said. “We celebrate our maritime community, who works together every day to keep freight moving for port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond.”

GREER, SC — MARCH 26, 2025 — South Carolina Ports marked the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer on Wednesday, strengthening the port’s statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from the Port of Charleston to inland markets.

Upgrades include an expanded container yard to increase cargo capacity by 50%, 9,000 feet of additional rail to quickly handle longer trains, an expanded chassis lot, and new terminal operations and maintenance buildings.

With these enhancements, Inland Port Greer can handle 300,000 rail lifts annually and meet projected customer demand through 2040.

“This critical project not only supports the needs of our existing customers, but also positions the region to attract more cargo and new business,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “South Carolina is among the states with the fastest-growing population and GDP in the nation, and SC Ports stands ready with ample capacity and infrastructure to meet the growing demand for reliable port service.”

Customer demand drove the need for an expanded footprint. Inland Port Greer saw 355% cargo growth from 2014 to 2024, representing an average annual growth rate of 16%.

“We have seen tremendous growth at Inland Port Greer since operations began, and this expansion and investment will allow us to continue providing excellent service as our customers grow,” Melvin said.

The project was funded in part by a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant awarded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) in 2018. SC Ports received $13.75 million of the grant, which was administered by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).

SC Ports, SCDOT, Norfolk Southern, and BMW partnered together for the grant application.

“We are grateful for the support of our Congressional delegation, state leaders, USDOT and SCDOT,” Melvin said. “Their continued recognition of SC Ports as an economic driver for South Carolina and the broader Southeast allows us to make bold investments that keep our state competitive.”

The completion of the Inland Port Greer expansion comes as SC Ports prepares to bring the Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) online later in 2025, enhancing South Carolina’s rail access to key markets like Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville and beyond.

Inland Port Greer’s strategic location along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte allows cargo to efficiently move between the Port of Charleston and inland population centers, with Norfolk Southern providing daily rail service.

Inland Port Greer moves goods for advanced manufacturers, mega retailers and consumer goods industries across the Southeast. Many of these companies have invested in Upstate operations to take advantage of the inland port.

SC Ports generates a $44 billion economic impact in the Upstate each year, with port operations directly and indirectly supporting 132,000 jobs in the region.

Notable quotes:

"Smart investments in port infrastructure drive new business and economic prosperity for our state. Inland Port Greer has been a catalyst for the Upstate's economy, bringing with it new opportunities for our people. This project will serve as a boost to South Carolina's port-dependent businesses, and continue to promote our business-friendly reputation around the world." — Governor Henry McMaster

“The expansion of Inland Port Greer is great news for the shippers who depend on the Port of Charleston. The additional capacity and rail capabilities will generate even more investment and jobs in the Upstate, helping our companies grow. I am proud to have joined my South Carolina colleagues in supporting this important project that will pay dividends for American companies in the years to come.” — US Senator Lindsey Graham

“South Carolina Ports serves as a huge economic engine for our state. This expansion of Inland Port Greer will further economic growth in the Upstate and across the Southeast. I am proud of the work Team South Carolina has done to make this project possible, and I look forward to seeing port investments further support the growth of South Carolina companies.”  — US Senator Tim Scott

“Many Upstate companies depend on SC Ports to handle their imports and exports. This supply chain activity generates economic benefits and jobs for South Carolinians. The expansion of Inland Port Greer will further help our existing companies grow and bring new business to the region, creating more economic opportunities in the Upstate.”
— Congressman William Timmons

“At the South Carolina Department of Transportation, we are proud to see this project reach another critical milestone, enhancing economic prosperity for South Carolinians for years in the future. Keeping up with tremendous growth and ensuring South Carolina is a great place to live, work, and raise a family takes a team effort and SCDOT remains committed to making sure our transportation network supports our economy and our quality of life.” — Justin Powell, South Carolina Secretary for Transportation

“Inland Port Greer is an essential hub in our intermodal network, providing our customers — from advanced manufacturers to major retailers — with fast, reliable, and sustainable access between the Port of Charleston and inland markets. This expansion enhances the infrastructure needed to meet rising demand while supporting more environmentally efficient freight movement. It also reflects the strength of our partnership with SC Ports. Together, we’re building a more connected, more resilient supply chain that drives economic growth across the Southeast.” — Shawn Tureman, Vice President, Intermodal & Automotive Marketing at Norfolk Southern

CHARLESTON, SC — MARCH 20, 2025 — New ocean carrier deployments will increase the Port of Charleston’s coverage from 25 to 29 weekly services, with SC Ports offering more options than ever within the thriving U.S. Southeast market.

SC Ports offers first in-calls from key markets in Asia and Europe, enabling imports and exports to swiftly flow between the U.S. Southeast and international markets.

“The Port of Charleston serves as a powerful gateway for importers and exporters,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “Our highly productive operations deliver sustained fluidity to quickly work ships. We provide reliable port service so our customers can focus on running and growing their businesses.”

Two of the 29 weekly services are first-in-calls from Asia — Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd's TP11/US1 and MSC/ZIM’s Emerald/ZXB — with the latter offering the fastest transit from Vietnam to the South Atlantic.

Three first-in-calls from Europe — representing all major ocean carriers in the trade — support manufacturers’ supply chains for this key Charleston trade lane.

Beginning in April, SC Ports will also offer a new direct service with Turkey and Israel. MSC’s EMUSA service will provide a direct connection to Charleston for this key Eastern Mediterranean market.

These critical connections between Charleston and global markets are supported by SC Ports’ highly productive operations and deepwater port.

At 52 feet, Charleston has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast. Ships can call on port terminals any time with no tidal restrictions, and widened turning basins allow for dual ship access simultaneously. These advantages enable ships to quickly and seamlessly access Charleston terminals, expediting logistics for shippers.

February volumes

The SC Ports team and maritime community handed 225,532 TEUs in February, up 11%, and 123,611 pier containers, up 10% as compared to February 2024. This growth was largely driven by an influx of imports, reflecting a stronger month after more tempered monthly container volumes.

Inland Ports in Greer and Dillon also performed well last month. Inland Port Greer handled 18,669 rail moves, up 18% from last year, marking the second highest month in its history. Inland Port Dillon had 3,412 rail moves, down 18% from last year, but trending upward since December.

The Port handled 11,273 vehicles in February, down 28% year-over-year. Automotive remains a strong sector for SC Ports overall, with long-term growth anticipated as new investments flow into South Carolina.

“South Carolina ranks No. 5 in the nation for both population and GDP growth. This will continue to drive imports and exports to our port,” Melvin said. “The Southeast is booming, and we are ready to support this growing market with 10 million TEUs of capacity on the horizon and an expanded intermodal network.”

 

CHARLESTON, SC — FEB. 18, 2025 — SC Ports proudly welcomed the OOCL Iris to the Wando Welch Terminal Tuesday, setting a new record for the largest vessel to call the Port of Charleston, at 16,828 TEUs.

The record was previously held by CMA CGM’s MARCO POLO, which first called on Wando Welch in May 2021 and has a capacity of 16,022 TEUs.

“SC Ports’ strategic infrastructure investments allow us to continue welcoming the largest ships calling the U.S. East Coast,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “The Iris calling on the Port of Charleston is evidence of our commitment to providing highly productive port service to our customers.”

SC Ports has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. This critical depth allows mega container ships to access the Port of Charleston at any time, regardless of tides, enabling customers to quickly drop off and pick up cargo.

The vessel arrives as SC Ports nears completion of a year-long critical infrastructure project along the terminal’s toe wall. The project will allow the berth to maintain a 54-foot depth, further supporting the 52-foot harbor depth.

SC Ports is investing nearly $3 billion to modernize port infrastructure, expand cargo capacity and build rail infrastructure to speed goods to market.

“Charleston’s harbor depth and widened turning basins, taller ship-to-shore cranes and highly productive terminals and maritime community all work together to provide fluidity to our customers’ supply chains,” Melvin said. “SC Ports offers expedited logistics in the booming Southeast market. This is a significant competitive advantage for the ocean carriers and cargo owners calling on the Charleston port market.”

The OOCL Iris vessel, which was unveiled in December 2024, will join OOCL’s Trans-Pacific East Coast Express (ECX1) service, serving as another connection between Asia and the U.S. East Coast.

This is an attractive service, with Asia serving as SC Ports’ biggest trade lane, accounting for 50% of port volume. SC Ports offers 11 weekly services to and from Asia.

Charleston will be the last U.S. East Coast port in the rotation, allowing exporters to take full advantage of Charleston’s deep draft with fully loaded vessels and no tidal restrictions.

CHARLESTON, SC — DEC. 17, 2024 — South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility.

SC Ports is investing to expand Inland Port Greer with more cargo and rail capabilities to support customers’ growth in the Upstate and beyond, giving shippers direct access to the Port of Charleston.

“Having this rail connection to the No. 8 container port in the country is a tremendous benefit for port-dependent businesses, and we continue to invest in our operations to deliver excellent service to our customers and for our state,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said.

More than 9,000 feet of new rail has already been placed to accommodate longer trains carrying more cargo. The container yard has been expanded to the east and west, doubling the cargo capacity. With these enhancements, Inland Port Greer can handle 300,000 rail lifts annually.

Two new rubber-tired hybrid gantry cranes, which arrived in the fall, are completing commissioning, and will soon be swiftly and safely moving containers around the newly expanded container yard.

Work is ongoing to expand the chassis yard and construct the new operations and maintenance buildings. This expansion is on track for completion in late spring.

The rail-served inland port is strategically located along Interstate 85 between Charlotte and Atlanta, supporting businesses throughout the Upstate and beyond. Norfolk Southern provides daily rail service to the Port of Charleston, helping to efficiently move more cargo, with the added benefit of reduced emissions.

SC Ports is also significantly expanding rail capabilities at the Port of Charleston. With $400 million in state funding, the Navy Base Intermodal Facility is taking shape on a 118-acre site in North Charleston near Leatherman Terminal.

The Navy Base Intermodal Facility will move cargo quickly and reliably between the Port of Charleston and inland ports, and to key markets like Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville and beyond.

“We know the confidence our customers place in us when they choose our port,” Melvin said. “We are making strategic investments in rail-supported infrastructure to support their growth in the Southeast.”

November volumes

South Carolina Ports saw 5% more containerized cargo moving through the Port of Charleston in November compared to last year. The maritime community handled 116,273 pier containers and 211,443 TEUs in November.

Fiscal-year-to-date, container volumes remain steady, with 583,959 pier containers and 1.06 million TEUs handled since July, up about 1% year-over-year.

Inland Ports Greer and Dillon handled a combined 17,735 rail moves in November, and the Port saw 16,695 vehicles roll across it docks last month.

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Dec. 10, 2024 – South Carolina Ports awarded $260,000 to 94 South Carolina nonprofits and organizations through its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2025.

This year’s award was the highest amount donated in the program’s 11-year history, supporting organizations that work to provide food security, familial support, environmental awareness and education.

“SC Ports invests in South Carolina, because South Carolinians invest in us, working to support 1 in 9 jobs tied to the Port,” SC Ports President & CEO Barbara Melvin said. “These 94 organizations do impactful work in their communities, and we are proud to assist in supporting their operations.”

Through the Community Giving Program, SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues each year to support charitable organizations across the state. More than $1.3 million has been awarded since the program began in 2013.

Applications are awarded to organizations whose work focuses on maritime commerce, economic development, environmental awareness or community outreach.

The Fiscal Year 2026 application process will open early next year. Details will be posted here: https://scspa.com/about-the-port/our-impact/community/community-giving-program/.

Award recipients 

 

• African American Settlement Community Historic Commission
• Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC
• Audubon South Carolina
• Avian Conservation Center
• Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
• Beyond Our Walls
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry
• Bluffton Self Help
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry - Bluffton Unit
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area
• Boys To Men and Girls With Purpose
• Bridges of Hope
• Camp Happy Days
• Camp Rise Above
• Carolina Wildlife Center
• Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc.
• Charleston Area Senior Citizens Services, Inc.
• Charleston Jazz
• Charleston Habitat for Humanity
• Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
• Coastal Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America
• Columbia World Affairs Council
• Communities In Schools of South Carolina
• Cross My Heart Free Mobile Clinic
• Dillon County Boys & Girls Youth Center
• Dillon County Chamber
• Dillon County First Steps
• Dillon County Theatre Association
• Dorchester Habitat for Humanity
• Early Learning Partnership of York County
• East Cooper Habitat for Humanity
• Edisto Island Youth Recreation
• Every 1 Voice Matters, Inc.
• Feed & Seed Co
• Feeding of the Multitudes
• First Tee - Aiken
• Florence Crittenton Programs of SC
• Foster Care Clothing Closet
• Friends of Charleston National Parks
• Friends of Fisher House Charleston
• Future Entrepreneurs Foundation
• Golden Achievers Community Development Center
• Good Neighbor Medical Clinic
• Greenville Drive
• Greenville Tech Foundation
• Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.
• Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County
• Help 4 Kids Florence
• Humanities Foundation
• Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center
• Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
• Levi Pearson Scholarship Foundation
• Lions Vision Services
• Lowcountry Autism Foundation
• Lowcountry Maritime School
• Lowcountry Orphan relief
• Lumber River United Way
• Meals on Wheels of Summerville (MOWS)
• Mobile Meal Service of Spartanburg County Inc
• My Sister's House
• One80 Place
• Orangeburg County Community of Character
• Original Six Foundation
• Project Cool Breeze
• Public Education Partners
• Reading Partners South Carolina
• Rural Area Leadership Initiative - Dillon County
• Saint James Learning Center
• SC Council on Economic Education
• SC Future Makers
• SC Operation Lifesaver
• SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
• Second Helpings
• South Carolina Aquarium
• South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation
• Spectrum Sailing
• Teachers' Supply Closet
• The Charleston Pipe Band
• The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
• The Green Heart Project
• The Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation
• The Naomi Project
• The Village Group
• Town of Mount Pleasant/Wayne Magwood Fisherman's Memorial
• Trent Hill Center for Children & Families
• Turn90
• United Fund of Dillon County
• Vision To Learn
• War Vets Charleston
• WarriorWOD Foundation
• Waymaker Off-road Wheelchairs
• Wings for Kids
• Winyah Rivers Foundation, Inc.
• YouthBASE

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.

CHARLESTON, SC – NOV. 26, 2024 – SC Ports donated $25,000 in support of the Lowcountry Food Bank’s efforts to help feed those in need ahead of the holiday season. The food bank and its partner agencies feed more than 200,000 Lowcountry residents each year.

“SC Ports prioritizes being a good neighbor year round, but the holidays are an especially important time to support those in our community who are experiencing food insecurity,” said SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin. “The Lowcountry Food Bank does an outstanding job of ensuring that those in need get food on the table.”

Each dollar donated to the nonprofit creates five meals. Last year the Lowcountry Food Bank distributed 18 million pounds of fresh produce, and 42.8 million pounds of food and other essential items.

"SC Ports continues to support our mission during a challenging era of high food prices and economic inflation," said Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO. "Community partners like SC Ports ensure that our neighbors who seek food assistance can put healthy meals on the table."

This is the fifth year SC Ports has donated to the Lowcountry Food Bank.

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.