South Carolina Port Guide 2023

South Carolina’s port, intermodal and infrastructure guide

Twelfth Edition

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ehind any port operation are the people keeping a supply chain fluid.

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, it can be easy to forget that a lot happens behind the scenes for your packages to swiftly arrive on your doorstep. It is easy to take it for granted when local retail stores and grocery stores are fully stocked.

That’s where we come in. We are logistics experts.

Everyone working at SC Ports, along with our many maritime and logistics partners, plays a key role in getting goods to the businesses, manufacturers and communities that need them.

We are so fortunate to have the best port teammates and maritime community members in the country operating our port terminals and inland ports. Our teammates keep freight moving through our supply chain.

As a well-run port with capacity in the booming Southeast market, SC Ports plays a big role in supporting business growth and attracting new investment to South Carolina. Industry is thriving, and we are boldly investing in critical port infrastructure to meet this demand.

Port investments ensure we keep freight moving for our customers. We run a world-class port that propels our economy forward, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs in South Carolina.

That corresponds to 260,000 jobs in South Carolina that are supported by or connected to port operations. This accounts for jobs that are connected directly to the port, as well as for jobs at port-dependent businesses throughout the state — from the advanced manufacturers to the mega retailers, to the small and big businesses alike.

As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports is a powerhouse port with the best people, infrastructure and operations to keep freight moving, and we work hard every day to be the preferred port for the U.S. East Coast.

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26 SC Ports drives South Carolina’s economy

31 S.C. Maritime Association connects state maritime community See page 48 for a complete list of SC Ports Authority board members, senior management and sales staff.

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Canada United States

Mediterranean Middle East

Mexico

Caribbean

OCEAN CARRIER SERVICES South America

Terminal NCT

Trade Route North Europe

NCT

Africa / Carib

NCT

North Europe

NCT

C Am

NCT

ISC / Mid East

NCT

ECSA

WWT

ASIA

WWT

ASIA

WWT

Med

WWT

North Europe

WWT

ASIA

WWT

ASIA

WWT

ASIA

14

Asia

North Europe

Rotation Antwerp / Rotterdam / Bremerhaven / Norfolk / CHARLESTON / Houston / Norfolk / Antwerp NY/NJ / Baltimore / Norfolk / CHARLESTON / Freeport / Port Elizabeth / Durban / Cape Town / NY/NJ Le Havre / Antwerp / Rotterdam / Bremerhaven / CHARLESTON / Miami / Veracruz / Altamira / Houston / New Orleans / Le Havre

Africa

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Container Carriers Rotation and Vessel info obtained from Compair Data Inc., November 2023. This information is provided as a guide. For specific voyage scheduling and details, contact the carriers directly.

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Alliance 2M

Service TA1 / NEUATL1

Participating Carriers Vessel Count Maersk / MSC 6

Avg TEU Size 4,451

2M

AMEX / USA to SAF

Maersk / MSC

9

3,106

OCEAN

Victory Bridge CMA CGM / COSCO / / EAG / EUG / Evergreen / OOCL ATG1

7

7,061

AGAS / USW / Hamburg Sud / Americas Hapag Lloyd -- CMA CGM / Maersk / Sealand MECL1 / UMX Maersk / Sealand / Hamburg Sud

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4,287

11

6,337

SAEC String 1 MSC / ZIM / XNS

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6,376

TP10 / Amberjack (USEC3) / ASUS1 / ZCP TP17 / America / ASUS5 / Z7S

Maersk / MSC / ZIM -- Hamburg Sud / Alianca / Sealand

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12,765

Maersk / MSC -Hamburg Sud / ZIM / Sealand

12

9,007

Maersk / MSC / Hamburg Sud / Sealand

7

8,902

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X

Algeciras / Port Said / Djibouti / Salalah / Dubai Jebel Ali / Port Qasim / Pipavav / Mumbai (Nhava Sheva) / Salalah / Algeciras / NY/NJ / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Houston / Norfolk / NY/NJ / Algeciras Freeport / NY/NJ / Norfolk / Baltimore / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Port Everglades / Caucedo DR / Santos / Buenos Aires / Montevideo / Rio Grande / Navegantes / Paranagua / Santos / Rio de Janeiro / Salvador / Suape / Colon Panama / Cristobal Panama / Caucedo DR / Freeport Qingdao / Ningbo / Shanghai / Busan / 2M Kingston / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Norfolk / Kingston / Busan / Qingdao Hong Kong / Nansha / Yantian / Cai Mep / Singapore / NY/NJ / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Miami / Freeport / Tanjung Pelepas / Hong Kong Gioia Tauro / Naples / Leghorn / Genoa / Algeciras / NY/NJ / Norfolk / Baltimore / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Tangier / Valencia / Gioia Tauro Southampton / Antwerp / Rotterdam / Bremerhaven / Le Havre / NY/NJ / Norfolk / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Southampton Qingdao / Shanghai / Ningbo / Colon / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Boston / NY/NJ / Colon / Qingdao Cai Mep / Hong Kong / Yantian / Xiamen / Shanghai / Colon / NY/NJ / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Cai Mep Yantian / Cai Mep / Singapore / Port Kelang / Colombo / Tangier / Halifax / NY/NJ / Norfolk / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Port Kelang / Singapore / Laem Chabang / Cai Mep / Yantian / LA / Oakland / Yantian

India

2M

First In

Last Out

X

X

X

2M

MEDUSEC / TA5

OCEAN

Liberty Bridge CMA CGM / COSCO / / TAE / ATE1 Evergreen / OOCL

7

11,122

OCEAN

Vespucci / NUE / AWE1 / ECC2 SAX / AWE4 / ECX1

CMA CGM / COSCO / Evergreen / OOCL

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11,192

CMA CGM / COSCO / Evergreen / OOCL

11

12,799

X

CMA CGM / COSCO / Evergreen / OOCL

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14,111

X

OCEAN

OCEAN

Columbus JAX (CJX) / PE1 / AWE5/ SEA2 / SEAP

Terminal WWT

Trade Route ASIA

Rotation Alliance Service Participating Carriers Vessel Count Avg TEU Size First In Last Out Singapore / Laem Chabang / Haiphong OCEAN CBX / AWE7 / CMA CGM / COSCO / 12 10,100 / Yantian / Ningbo / Shanghai / Busan ECC3 Evergreen / OOCL / Yokohama / Norfolk / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Miami / Singapore WWT ASIA Kaohsiung / Xiamen / Yantian / Shanghai THE EC1 Hapag Lloyd / HMM / 12 13,054 / Ningbo / Busan / Manzanillo / NY/NJ ONE / Yang Ming / Norfolk / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Manzanillo / Rodman / Kaohsiung WWT ASIA Qingdao / Yantian / Ningbo / Shanghai THE EC2 Hapag Lloyd / HMM / 11 13,184 / Busan / Cartagena / Savannah / ONE / Yang Ming CHARLESTON / Wilmington / Norfolk / Cartagena / Busan / Qingdao WWT ASIA Laem Chabang / Cai Mep / Singapore THE EC5 Hapag Lloyd / HMM / 12 14,026 / Colombo / Halifax / NY/NJ / Norfolk / ONE / Yang Ming Savannah / Jacksonville / CHARLESTON / NY/NJ / Halifax / Jebel Ali / Singapore / Laem Chabang WWT ECSA NY/NJ / Philadelphia / Norfolk / Tango / SEC Hamburg Sud / 7 5,376 CHARLESTON / Jacksonville / Port Hapag Lloyd / Maersk Everglades / Santos / Buenos Aires / Rio -- Alianca / Sealand Grande / Porto Itapoa / Santos / Rio de Janeiro / Salvador / Pecem / NY/NJ WWT ISC / Med Abu Dhabi / Dubai Jebel Ali / Port Qasim / Indus Express MSC 11 8,437 Mumbai (Nhava Sheva) / Mundra / Haifa / Sines / NY/NJ / Savannah / CHARLESTON / Houston / Freeport / King Abdullah City / Abu Dhabi WWT ISC Port Qasim / Mundra / Mumbai (Nhava Indamex2 Hapag Lloyd / CMA 9 6,338 X Sheva) / Jeddah / CHARLESTON / Savannah CGM / ONE / Port Qasim WWT Carib / C Am / Philadelphia / CHARLESTON / Balboa / AANZ / ANP / Maersk -- Alianca 11 3,427 X Oceania Tauranga / Sydney / Melbourne / Port OC1/ Oceania / Hamburg Sud / Chalmers / Tauranga / Manzanillo / Loop 2 Hapag Lloyd / MSC / Cristobal Panama / Cartagena / Philadelphia Sealand WWT ASIA Shanghai / Ningbo / Taipei / Shekou / AA7 Wan Hai / Hapag12 10,770 Cai Mep / Singapore / Colombo / NY/NJ Lloyd / Norfolk / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Cristobal Panama / Shanghai WWT North Europe Antwerp / Hamburg / London Gateway THE AL3 Hapag Lloyd -- ONE / 5 6,880 X / CHARLESTON / Savannah / Norfolk / Yang Ming Antwerp WWT North Europe Antwerp / Rotterdam / Bremerhaven / NY/ 2 M TA3 / Maersk / MSC 7 6,923 X NJ / CHARLESTON / Veracruz / Altamira NEUATL3 / -- Hamburg Sud / / New Orleans / Mobile / Freeport / EUNA2 Sealand CHARLESTON / Antwerp Container Carriers Rotation and Vessel info obtained from Compair Data Inc., November 2023. This information is provided as a guide. For specific voyage scheduling and details, contact the carriers directly.

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FY 2023 Port of Charleston Trade Region Share

Northeast Asia North Europe Southeast Asia India Sub-Continent Mediterranean

32% 26% 16% 8% 5%

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FY 2023 Port of Charleston Commodity Share

East Coast South America

4%

West Coast South America

3%

Oceania

2%

All Other

6%

Chemicals Forest Products Machinery Parts Vehicles Boats Aircraft Furniture Sporting Goods Toys

14% 11% 11% 10% 9%

Yarns/Fibers/Textiles/Apparel 8% Foodstuffs & Basic Ag Materials 8% Tires Unfinished Rubber Plastic Products 7% All Others 21%

Port of Charleston Fastest-Growing Trade Regions - 5 Year Growth

Port of Charleston Fastest-Growing Commodities - 5 Year Growth

FY2019 - FY2023

FY2019 - FY2023

100%

200%

162% 90%

160%

80%

150%

70%

140%

60%

120%

50%

100%

40%

41%

80%

30%

60%

20%

40%

43%

15% 9%

10% 0%

20% 0%

Southeast Asia

Mediterranean

Northeast Asia

30%

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Port of Charleston Total TEU Volume History

Port of Charleston Intermodal Rail History

2.2M

The percentage of the port’s overall container volume that is moving via intermodal rail.

Total railed containers.

450K 420K

2.04M 2.0M

1.92M 1.82M

1.8M

1.86M

26%

25%

360K

23%

349K

345K

330K

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300K

28%

27%

390K

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1.4M

1.2M

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FY 2019

FY 2020

FY 2021

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FY 2022 FY 2023

22%

299K 283K

270K

1.6M

30%

20%

18%

18%

240K

16%

210K

14%

180K

12%

150K

10%

120K

8%

90K

6%

60K

4%

30K

2%

0

0%

Railed Containers

CY 2018

CY 2019

CY 2020

CY 2021

CY 2022

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SC Ports creates jobs and revenue across state

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A container ship is maneuvered to the dock at the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant. (Photo/Walter Lagarenne, SCPA)

W

ith more than $3 billion invested into port infrastructure, SC Ports has the capacity and capabilities to support growth

in the booming Southeast and efficiently move goods for port-dependent business.

“We have remained incredibly competitive as the 8th largest port in the country,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “We are making bold investments in port infrastructure to seamlessly handle imports and exports for companies.”

Charleston now boasts the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet, making it capable of effortlessly handling fully loaded vessels at any tide. This new depth, combined with widened turning basins, allows for more fluid vessel movements

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and helps keep goods flowing through the supply chain.

Alongside a deepened harbor, SC Ports has invested in terminal capacity and operations at the Port of Charleston. The stateof-the-art Leatherman Terminal stands ready with 700,000 TEUs of capacity and a new berth to further support U.S. supply chains.

The modernized Wando Welch Terminal offers a strong wharf to handle bigger ships, a more efficient terminal layout and new cargo-handling equipment. The terminal has 15 155-foot-tall ship-to-shore cranes, enabling crane operators to quickly work three ships at a time, with five cranes per ship.

SC Ports also plans to add at least 2 million TEUs of additional capacity at the Port of Charleston by modernizing North Charleston Terminal, making it comparable to the state-of-theart Wando Welch Terminal.

With upgraded cargo-handling equipment and an optimized terminal layout, the already-efficient North Charleston Terminal offers future growth potential.

“We have the opportunity to enhance North Charleston

Investing in rail capacity

Terminal and add capacity to an already-deepened asset to further support our customers’ supply chains,” Melvin said during the 2023 State of the Port Address.

As part of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project, the Cooper River has already been deepened up to North Charleston Terminal. This depth, combined with the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s plans to replace the Don Holt Bridge on Interstate 526, sets the stage for the modernization of North Charleston Terminal.

“A taller bridge and deepened harbor can accommodate larger vessels, and enhanced terminal capacity will drive growth,” Melvin said. “The South Carolina Department of Transportation is playing a pivotal role in this vision. We are excited to see this critical highway infrastructure project benefit the people who live here, as well as the businesses that depend on the port. These investments will support SC companies’ growth well into the future.”

With the ongoing growth in the Southeast, SC Ports is actively building port capacity and rail capabilities with the new Navy Base Intermodal Facility in North Charleston.

Significant progress has been made over the past year to prepare the site for new cargo-handling equipment, buildings and rail tracks.

The state-of-the-art cargo yard will be dual-served by CSX and Norfolk Southern when it opens in July 2025.

Within the facility, six rail-mounted gantry cranes will move containers on and off CSX and Norfolk Southern trains. A onemile dedicated drayage road will be used to truck cargo to and from Leatherman Terminal, and a future barge will transport containers between the Leatherman and Wando Welch terminals.

These projects will greatly enhance supply chain fluidity and reliability by swiftly moving cargo between the Port of Charleston and inland destinations.

“These critical infrastructure projects are made possible by $550 million in state funding,” Melvin said. “The South Carolina Legislature and Governor McMaster understand the key role our port plays in driving our state’s economy. When our port grows, our state thrives.”

SC Ports is also expanding rail-served Inland Port Greer to handle the incredible customer growth in the Upstate over the past decade. The expansion involves doubling cargo capacity and enhancing rail capabilities.

More than 9,000 feet of new rail has been installed, including additional rail processing track and two rail storage tracks within the terminal. The container yard is currently being expanded by 18 acres to the east and west to handle 50% more SOUTH CAROLINA PORT GUIDE

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Three ships docked at the Wando Welch terminal in Mount Pleasant. (Photo/Matthew Peacock, SCPA)

cargo. SC Ports is also doubling the size of the existing chassis yard capacity.

“Having a strategically located inland port network helps attract cargo from inland markets,” Melvin said. “Customers benefit from supply chain efficiencies and reduced emissions by moving more cargo by rail through Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon.”

Driving economic growth

Port investments drive economic growth in South Carolina, creating generational opportunities for South Carolinians.

A new study found that having a world-class port in South Carolina makes a nearly $87 billion statewide economic impact each year, according to Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, a research

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economist and professor at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, who authored the study.

The study found that port activities support 1 in 9 jobs in South Carolina, meaning that 260,000 S.C. jobs are tied — directly or indirectly — to port operations and port users. These jobs account for both those employed by the port and maritime industry, and those working at port-dependent businesses around the state, like advanced manufacturers or retail distribution centers.

“As a state, this all makes us more competitive. Building port capacity attracts more businesses, investments and jobs to South Carolina,” Melvin said. “When port-dependent businesses thrive, it creates opportunities in our communities. SC Ports is proud to keep freight moving for South Carolina.”

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“Port operations attract port-dependent businesses to locate or expand throughout the state, generating billions in economic impact and supporting thousands of jobs for South Carolinians,” Von Nessen said. “Our state’s economic success is directly linked to SC Ports’ continued growth.”

In addition to being an economic engine for South Carolina, SC Ports supports 1 in 9 jobs in South Carolina, according to the 2023 SC Ports’ Economic Impact Study.

This translates to 260,000 jobs in South Carolina that are tied — directly or indirectly — to port operations and port users. This accounts for jobs that are connected directly to the port, as well as for jobs at port-dependent business throughout the state — from the advanced manufacturers to the mega retailers, at small and big businesses alike.

“Having a top 10 U.S. container port in South Carolina makes a big economic impact across the state,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “SC Ports is proud to play a role in supporting South Carolina’s economy and creating generational opportunities for South Carolinians.”

By supporting thousands of port-dependent businesses throughout the state, SC Ports drives economic growth and supports high-wage jobs for South Carolinians.

Port operations and related activities generate $17.6 billion in labor income for South Carolinians that would not exist otherwise, data show. This translates into an average annual income of nearly $68,000 for all jobs supported — either

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directly or indirectly — by SC Ports, which is approximately 23% higher than the average labor income in South Carolina.

“When new jobs are created, this economic impact can be felt in our communities as people buy homes, spend at local stores and build strong foundations for their families,” Melvin said. “When we invest in port infrastructure, we invest in South Carolina.”

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SC Ports has operations in the Lowcountry, Pee Dee and Upstate, serving customers around the state by efficiently moving imports and exports so that they can run their businesses and reach their consumers. The Upstate accounts for the highest concentration due to its big manufacturing base.

“Our port system is truly a port for our entire state, and you can see that impact in every region,” Melvin said.

SC Ports Economic Impact

$87 billion annual economic impact on South Carolina 260,000 SC jobs tied to port operations and port users, correlating to 1 in 9 SC jobs $17.6 billion in labor income generated for South Carolinians $68,000 is the average annual income for all jobs supported by port operations, which is approximately 23% higher than the average labor income in South Carolina.

Source: 2023 SC Ports Economic Impact Study, authored

by Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, research economist and professor at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. Read more: scspa.com/economic-impact.

Jobs supported by port operations pay 23% higher than the state average. (Photo/English Purcell, SCPA)

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Warehousing + Distribution | Packaging & Crating Automotive Logistics | JIS/JIT, Line Sequencing Sub-Assembly | Repack | Foreign Trade Zone | Transloading

SCPA facilities offer a gateway into the booming Southeastern U.S. market. (Photo/ English Purcell, SCPA)

SC Ports offers powerful alternative gateway on U.S. East Coast

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s the eighth largest U.S. container port, SC Ports gives cargo owners access to a well-run port with capacity in the booming

Southeast market.

“SC Ports is a powerhouse port known for providing reliable, efficient port service,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “SC Ports serves as a powerful alternative gateway for shippers on the U.S. East Coast.”

As more cargo shifts from the U.S. West Coast to the U.S. East Coast and the Southeast market continues to thrive, SC Ports has ample capacity to handle customers’ growth.

In the past few years alone, SC Ports has $3 billion invested into critical infrastructure to provide fluidity and capacity for cargo owners.

“Thanks to our significant investments in port capacity and capabilities, SC Ports is perfectly positioned to be the preferred port on the U.S. East Coast,” Melvin said.

Infrastructure investments have yielded big-ship capa-

bilities, modern port facilities and efficient operations — all designed to speed goods to market.

Two rail-served inland ports provide quick access to inland markets, ensuring goods flow between the Port of Charleston and the interior. SC Ports is currently expanding Inland Port Greer to double its cargo capacity and increase rail capabilities.

To further enhance rail capabilities, SC Ports will open a state-of-the-art, rail-served intermodal yard near the Port of Charleston in 2025. The new Navy Base Intermodal Facility will provide near-port rail and enhanced efficiencies to SC Ports.

Class I railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern will serve the facility, in partnership with Palmetto Railways. The facility will seamlessly move cargo between SC Ports and inland markets, as well as support SC Ports’ rail-served Inland Ports in Greer and Dillon.

“As companies expand their operations and invest in new facilities in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast, SC Ports is investing in critical port infrastructure to support this growth,” Melvin said.

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This facility is needed as the Southeast overall is thriving, with more people and businesses flocking to the region each year.

Companies opening import distribution centers and manufacturing facilities in South Carolina benefit from access to world-class port, available land and an expansive infrastructure network.

The Charleston market offers rail-served industrial sites and spec-built warehouses to support import distribution centers and cold storage facilities, all within 30 miles of SC Ports’ port terminals.

“South Carolina Ports is well-positioned through strategic investments to support the growth occurring in the U.S. Southeast,” SC Ports Chief Commercial Officer Byron Miller said. “We are a powerful alternative gateway on the U.S. East Coast for shippers wanting a reliable supply chain partner and access to a booming market.”

Charleston also now has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet, capable of handling mega container ships at any time, any tide.

“We are experts at quickly working ships for ocean carriers and efficiently moving cargo for the businesses who entrust us to expertly handle their goods,” Melvin said. “We provide the service, speed and connectivity that our customers depend on to thrive.”

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Maritime Association of S.C. connects key partners in the state maritime community

By Taylor Jackson, president & CEO of The Maritime Association of South Carolina

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he Maritime Association of South Carolina is a member-based trade association that connects the maritime industry and businesses

who support maritime commerce. MASC serves as a platform for information dissemination, collaboration and partnership within its community.

We advocate for issues impacting the industry and serve to advance, promote and protect the interests of the maritime community across South Carolina. The Maritime Association is almost 100 years old and continues to be a driving force in the community because of the partnerships and teamwork in the waterfront.

At the heart of the community is the SC Ports Authority, one of the busiest and most strategically located ports on the East Coast. The importance of this harbor cannot be overstated as it serves as the gateway for global trade, connecting South Carolina to the rest of the world.

Taylor Jackson MASC is pleased to work with several representatives within the supply chain. One important element in the chain is the Charleston Branch Pilots. Harbor pilots serve South Carolina to prevent maritime incidents that would result in harm to the environment, the public and mariners; and to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of maritime commerce. As a full-service pilot organization, Charleston Branch Pilots provide pilotage services to vessels engaged in domestic

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and foreign trade. All members are both state and federally licensed for unlimited tonnage throughout the Port of Charleston.

Another valuable partner are the tugs and marine towing – McAllister Towing is one of the oldest and largest family-owned marine towing and transportation companies in the United States. They operate a fleet of more than 60 tugboats, crew boats and barges in 13 locations along the East Coast. In each port, McAllister is engaged in ship docking, general harbor towing, coastal towing and bulk transportation.

“McAllister Towing has long been a valuable partner to MASC and instrumental within the waterfront community in Charleston,” said Steve Kicklighter, vice president and general manager of McAllister. “And we look forward to many more successful years for South Carolina.”

In the recent economic impact study released by SC Ports Authority, port activities support 1 in 9 jobs in South Carolina, or around 260,000 jobs. This is a huge number and something that we want to build upon by creating awareness on these jobs – jobs that are often higher paying than the state’s average salary.

By working with schools on apprenticeship and mentorship programs, we can highlight the careers that are available right here in South Carolina. One of the main initiatives of MASC (and one that is near and dear to my

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heart) is education and workforce development.

We are partnering with SC Logistics, an initiative within SC Competes, and SC Ports Authority on the state’s first Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo. Amy Sartain, Director of SC Logistics at SC Competes said, “We are working with our K-12 communities, in collaboration with our industry partners, to highlight these career opportunities with curriculum, supply chain games and general awareness.”

While many people just know their packages show up at their doorstep or in their local grocery store, there are hundreds of people involved in this supply chain. From logistics experts and transportation to warehousing and manufacturing, the ripple effect is felt throughout the economy. When the maritime industry succeeds, it means more job opportunities, higher economic growth, and makes South Carolina more competitive.

The maritime community is the unsung hero of Charleston, weaving together economic prosperity, cultural richness, national security and environmental stewardship. As the president & CEO of The Maritime Association of South Carolina, I look forward to working alongside our partners who continue to be the dynamic force that propels both Charleston and South Carolina forward.

SCPA Charleston-Area Facility Locations

Container Gate Operating Hours TERMINAL

M-F HOURS

M-F DUAL MISSION CUTOFF

WWT and NCT HLT Inland Port Greer Inland Port Dillon

0500-1700 1630 All operations 0800-1700 by appointment 24/7 N/A 0600-1800 N/A

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SAT DUAL MISSION CUTOFF

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0600-1700

1600

0800-1700 by appointment

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*Gate hours for refrigerated containers may differ. Saturday reefer transactions require prior notice to the marine terminal and related vendors.

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ocated just minutes from Charleston and providing global access through a seamless network of transportation infrastructure, Camp Hall is a next generation commerce park that is home to an increasing number of exciting, innovative industries. A few examples:

The site will also link a socalled dark fiber route that will stretch from the Grand Strand to Atlanta via nine South Carolina counties.

• In December 2022 Redwood Materials made history in announcing a $3.5 billion investment at Camp Hall to establish batter manufacturing operations and create 1,500 new jobs.

The company’s investment marks the largest economic development announcement in the history of South Carolina and positions Redwood to take advantage of-and help drive-a growing electric vehicle economy.

• Refuel, a Charleston-based convenience store chain, is the first retailer to buy property at Camp Hall.

The property is located near Camp Hall’s original tenant, the Volvo Car USA manufacturing plant.

In 2023, • DC BLOX plans to connect its Camp Hall investment to its new $32 million Myrtle Beach “landing station” that will accommodate several intercontinental web-traffic cables being placed under the Atlantic Ocean by Google and by an affiliate of Facebook parent Meta Platforms.

Camp Hall stands out among other industrial and commerce parks because of its approach to “man, nature and the machine.” It is being developed as a people-and environment-first commerce park with amenities to help employees’ work-life balance and a commitment to maintaining an environment that is authentic to the natural habitat of coastal South Carolina.

People-first amenities include outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, soccer fields, fitness

equipment and gathering spaces all opened to the park’s employees and retail development in Avian Commons, a 114-acre “village center”. In addition, Santee Cooper is creating more than 15 miles of multiuse trails system suitable for walking, running and biking.

Camp Hall is also underway with restoration of approximately 480 acres of wetlands, part of a total of 1,400 acres of wetlands that will be preserved onsite. Further, a “Pollinator Pathway” was completed and is already blooming for birds, bees and butterflies. In total, 28% of the property will be preserved land devoted to natural growth, wildlife habitats, and features developed to maintain and improve a healthy ecosystem.

CHARLESTON’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TEAM

THE “GO TO” INDUSTRIAL FIRM Bridge Commercial, a privately owned commercial real estate company headquartered in Charleston, SC, consists of dedicated professionals with expertise in the brokerage of office, industrial, and mixed use properties.

The industrial team is led by Peter Fennelly, SIOR MCR SLCR and Hagood Morrison, MBA, SIOR, CRE. They are responsible for attracting the developers and investment capital necessary for the construction of the Charleston market’s industrial warehouses. Consequently, they are involved in a large percentage of the leasing in the market.

Bridge Commercial’s mission is to best serve clients with the combination of collaborative teamwork, experienced and dedicated talent, and the leverage of technology and innovation.

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arver Maritime, a division of Carver Companies, has been a leader in supply chain solutions in Charleston since 2016.

Carver Companies started in Upstate New York in 1989, now operates at several locations on the East Coast.

The Charleston location at Pier J on the Cooper River in the heart of North Charleston’s industrial center is a prime position allowing for ease of use between land and sea.

Carver Maritime has vast expertise in trucking, international and local shipping, barge and ship repairs,

container and warehouse storage, marine construction, and earthmoving services.

Pier J is equipped with a deep water pier ideal for the loading and unloading of ships and barges with the Carver Stevedoring division. These skilled professionals specialize in the transfer of various bulk commodities, containers and breakbulk from ship and barge to land. Once on land, Carver Maritime has the ability to warehouse, laydown, or transload these products to meet the demands of their customers. Carver offers four plus acres of secured lighted and gated container storage aera.

Experienced in dual served rail transload operations Carver Maritime can facilitate the movement of cargo to create an extremely strong logistical solution. The growth of rail and property in Charleston allows for the continued tie of land and sea. Carver’s footprint is indeed growing by the acquisition of the old Charleston Incinerator Plant.

Carver Maritime continues to look to expand in the Charleston region.

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IronLink Logistics: 3PL Fulfillment Company If you’re in search of a 3PL fulfillment partner that comprehends the intricacies of your business and precisely caters to your product handling and shipping requirements, IronLink Logistics is the solution. We don’t initiate any actions until we thoroughly grasp the nuances of your business, adapting our services to your unique specifications. Right from the start, our 3PL logistics services are customized to meet both your major milestones and smaller objectives. We proactively plan and meticulously verify schedules, inventory, labels, and more to proactively address potential issues. With IronLink, expect seamless operations spanning from one point to another and across diverse industries.

Conquer Port Congestion with IronLink Logistics Drayage Services

At IronLink, we set a high standard when it comes to port congestion challenges influenced by economic, shipping, and retail trends. Our meticulous pre-planning and adaptability empower us to craft drayage solutions, even in challenging scenarios. Our top priority is promptly retrieving

IronLink Logistics • • • • • • • •

Fast-growing industry leader in logistics Providing warehousing & transportation for Fortune 500 companies Offering 7 facilities strategically located nationwide (Houston, TX facility coming soon) 340,000 square feet of warehouse space available Drayage for efficient port-to-warehouse transportation FTL for full-truckload shipments LTL for cost-effective, less-than-truckload solutions IronLink has a first-in-class dedicated customer support team with availability 24 hours a day

your containers to mitigate additional fees from ports and container owners.We adhere to strict timelines so you can run your operations with confidence. Containers are put into motion as soon as they become available, thanks to our ample chassis availability. Our national intermodal drayage services offer “live updates,” ensuring you remain wellinformed about cargo and container tracking.

Prevent Avoidable Demurrage and Detention Fees with IronLink’s Port Drayage Experience

Shipping lines typically own or lease containers and can charge multiple fees after three to seven days of “free time” elapse. The free time and fees can vary widely. Link up with a partner who helps avoid these penalties.

• Demurrage: a “rent” you pay for a container inside a port beyond the free time allowed for unloading and returning a container.

• Detention fees: a charge you pay for the use of the container outside the port, beyond the free time period.

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ne Company. One Solution. Lewis Truck Lines (LTL) is a familyowned trucking company in Conway, S.C., since 1935. We are an asset-based company with 48-state authority. LTL continues its legacy of providing exceptional service to meet customers’ changing transportation and logistical needs. President LeRoy LeMaster has been in the transportation industry over 40 years. He joined the “Lewis Team” in 1989 as president. In 2005, he fulfilled his life long dream of owning a trucking company. Since then our "family" company has grown and our fleet is 155 trucks strong. We believe our drivers are the best in the industry. The integrity and professional-ism they exhibit on a daily basis has earned us elite status with our customers.

Our fleet is equipped with satellite communication, which provides up-to-the-minute monitoring and driver communication for greater performance, faster ship times and increased customer satisfaction. The tracking functions in our satellite systems benefit our shippers by providing continuous communication, from the initial dispatch to final delivery. We offer 48’ and 53’ flatbed, RGN, single- and double-drop trailers, 53’ dry vans with swing doors and import/export intermodal drayage services. All drivers have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards for escort access to regulated ports or vessels.

Recently, we added an expedited hotshot division (less than a truck load) service. We specialize in hauling construction materials,

over-dimensional cargo with permits, heavy equipment and boxed goods. We have built a strong and enviable reputation for providing superior transportation services throughout the USA to meet the ever-increasing demands of the shipping industry.

To be competitive on any scale, today’s successful enterprise must rely on the resources, skills and experience of a trusted transportation provider to put essential materials and goods in the right place at precisely the right time. When it comes to our family’s personal leadership and values, we strongly believe in improving service, enhancing the quality of life for our driver associates and ensuring safe, timely delivery for every customer, every time.

385 French Collins Road | Conway, SC 29526 843-248-5984 | www.lewistrucklines.com

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eal Brothers Charleston, Inc. is a customer service-oriented, family-owned logistics expert that specializes in distribution, e-commerce, and boxing & crating. Neal Brothers has been in Charleston for over 30 years and has grown into a distribution leader in the Lowcountry.

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outheast Industrial Equipment, Inc. (SIE) is your full solutions provider in the materials handling industry. As the Southeast’s largest materials handling dealer, SIE provides customers with a comprehensive range of new & used Toyota forklifts, Aichi aerial lifts, Capacity yard spotters, Columbia personnel carriers, AGV’s & AMR’s and more for sale, lease or rent. In addition, SIE offers planned and long-term maintenance programs, emergency after-hours service and repair capabilities on-site or at one of the 10 branch locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia on all makes and models. With over $2 million in parts inventory, each location and service van are stocked with parts inventory, ready for

immediate delivery.

SIE also features a centralized rental department offering a one-stop-shop to get competitive rates on daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term rental units and attachments shipped directly to you when you need them.

Southeast Industrial Equipment is a second-generation, family-owned operation.

In 1994, with 20 years’ experience in the material handling equipment business and 3 years as president of SIE under his belt, CEO Steve Thorne purchased the company from JM Family Enterprises, Inc. In 2006, after several successful years of growth, Steve turned the company over to his son and daughter Cory and BJ Thorne, President and Vice President respectively.

Under Cory’s leadership, SIE has continued

to evolve as the premier supplier of quality equipment and products and superior services in the materials handling industry.

With an experienced management team and strong regional leadership firmly in place at each dealership, SIE is perfectly positioned to satisfy the forklift, heavy equipment, material handling, automation, warehouse, and dock & door needs of customers both now and well into the future.

“We don’t stop until you start”. This is a way of life at Southeast Industrial Equipment.

We will not stop until your business is up and running. Whether it be a total re-build of your warehouse or a simple fix to a down truck – we are always there to get the job down with the right solution every time.

Charlotte 704-399-9700 charlotteservice@sielift.com

Duncan 864-848-9374 dunsvc@sielift.com

Florence 843-629-0029 florenceservice@sielift.com

Charleston 843-552-4825 charlestonservice@sielift.com

Columbia 803-754-2119 colsvc@sielift.com

Wilson 252-291-4365 wilsonservice@sielift.com

Savannah 912-965-9191 savannahservice@sielift.com

Richmond 804-714-0799 richmondservice@sielift.com

Raleigh 919-231-7735 raleighservice@sielift.com

Hampton Roads 757-512-1024 hrvservice@sielift.com

Rail Access The Port of Charleston offers dual-rail access to Class 1 carriers CSX and Norfolk Southern. Intermodal, box car, hopper car and car carrier services are available. NS and CSX connect Port of Charleston clients to all of the important rail hubs in the Southeast, Gulf and Midwest. Palmetto Railways also offers short line and switching connectivity for Port of Charleston clients. For more information on Palmetto Railways’ services, visit PalmettoRailways.com.

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Data verified Oct. 2023. Also available at www.SCSPA.com (navigate to Cargo>Logistics>Rail Connections). Please visit Norfolk Southern Intermodal or CSX Intermodal websites for the most up-to-date information. * Days indicated reflect fastest available transit times.

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S o u t h C a r o l i n a Po rts A uth o ri ty

Board Members, Senior Management and Sales Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Stern, Chair Columbia, SC

Travis Frank Sadie Battle

Manager, Business Development

VP, Human Resources

tfrank@scspa.com

sbattle@scspa.com Cami McCoy Steve Kemp

Manager, Executive Office Operations & Customer

VP, Intermodal, Chassis & Operations Projects

Support

skemp@scspa.com

cmccoy@scspa.com

Walter Lagarenne

Sue Proffitt

VP, Engineering & Facilities

Manager, Sales

wlagarenne@scspa.com

sproffitt@scspa.com

Steve Rauch

Bob Reinecke

Whit Smith

VP, Information Technology

Manager, Sales

Charleston, SC

srauch@scspa.com

breinecke@scspa.com

Pam Lackey

Brent Simon

Natalie Simpson

Columbia, SC

VP, Chief of Port Police

Manager, Sales

bsimon@scspa.com

nsimpson@scspa.com

Mike Stresemann

Gavin Chittick

VP, Equipment Maintenance

Business Analyst

mstresemann@scspa.com

gchittick@scspa.com

Dave Posek, Vice Chair Pawleys Island, SC Kurt Grindstaff, Treasurer Hilton Head, SC Willie Jeffries, Secretary Elloree, SC

Mark Buyck Florence, SC Bill Coates Greenville, SC Jordi Yarborough

Crew Kosiorek

Felicia Howard

VP, Statewide Stakeholders & Local Government

Business Development Coordinator

Columbia, SC

Engagement

ckosiorek@scspa.com

jyarborough@scspa.com

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Emily Peters

MARKETING & SALES TEAM

Barbara Melvin President & Chief Executive Officer

epeters@scspa.com Byron Miller Chief Commercial Officer

Byron Miller Chief Commercial Officer & VP, Marketing

Phil Padgett

Marketing Strategist

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

bmiller@scspa.com Headquarters Front Desk Kevin Neller

(843) 577-8786

VP, Sales kneller@scspa.com

Chief Financial Officer & VP, Administration

Media (843) 577-8676

April Fletcher Joel Britt

Manager, Business Analytics

Solutions Center

VP, Terminal Operations

afletcher@scspa.com

(843) 579-4433

jbritt@scspa.com

48 SOUTH CAROLINA PORT GUIDE

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Where asset-based drayage is just the beginning.

Averitt’s PortSide® services provide everything you need to efficiently move, manage, deliver, and store your international shipments throughout North America. Our 1,000+ chassis help ensure port-to-door delivery for up to 250 miles; and for needs further inland, we customize money-saving solutions via our extensive network of rail, LTL, Truckload, and blended transportation options. So let our team connect all the links of your international supply chain. And learn why FOR THAT AND MORE, THERE’S AVERITT.

Averitt.com/Portside • 800.283.7488

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