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Maritime Services

SC Ports is expanding ro-ro operations at the North Charleston Terminal to support growing cargo demand and rail connectivity. (Photo/Matthew Peacock)
May 26, 2026

SC Ports begins construction on North Charleston ro-ro operations

SC Ports is expanding ro-ro operations at the North Charleston Terminal with a new facility expected to open in 2027.

Containers move through the Port of Charleston, a key driver of South Carolina’s $38 billion export economy and one of the top 10 U.S. container ports. (Photo/SC Ports/English Hurteau)
Mar 2, 2026

Punching above its weight: SC’s $38B trade engine

South Carolina exports hit $38 billion in 2024, ranking No. 17 nationally, fueled by manufacturing, Charleston Port logistics and workforce growth.

Micah Mallace, a Charleston native and College of Charleston graduate, has returned to lead the South Carolina Ports Authority as president and CEO. (Photo/SC Ports)
Feb 26, 2026

Meet the new leader behind SC Ports logistics boon

Micah Mallace returns as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports Authority, outlining plans to boost competitiveness, efficiency and growth.

Dawsongroup tcs USA’s Superbox designs and builds modular cold chain system components. The company is setting up U.S. headquarters in Charleston with plans to support food, pharmaceutical and chemical supply chains across the United States. (Photo/Dawsongroup tcs USA)
Jan 29, 2026

Superbox launces US operations with Charleston headquarters

Dawsongroup tcs USA launches Superbox, a modular cold chain system, in Charleston, leveraging the Port of Charleston to serve U.S. food and pharma supply chains.

Inland Port Greer has helped put Upstate importers and exporters several hours closer to the sea, making it more convenient for manufacturers such as BMW to bring in parts and export finished vehicles. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jan 27, 2026

South Carolina economy shows strength amid growth challenges

South Carolina’s economy remains strong entering 2026, driven by manufacturing and life sciences, though affordability, tariffs and uncertainty pose challenges.

The restored and stabilized Bennett Rice Mill façade stands at the center of Union Pier. (Photo/English Hurteau)
Oct 24, 2025

SC Ports completes Bennett Rice Mill facade restoration project

SC Ports completed a $1.6 million restoration of the historic Bennett Rice Mill façade in Charleston, preserving a landmark on the Union Pier waterfront.

SC Ports names Micah Mallace as its new president and CEO. The longtime maritime leader returns to guide South Carolina’s port operations and growth. (Photo/SC Ports)
Oct 6, 2025

Micah Mallace named new SC Ports president and CEO

SC Ports names Micah Mallace as its new president and CEO. The longtime maritime leader returns to guide South Carolina’s port operations and growth.

In the spring, South Carolina faced an increase in demand for local farmer’s soybean production following the closure of a large soybean processing facility.  According to a news release, SC Ports, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and other private stakeholders, partnered to fill the export gap. (Photo/Sean Rayford)
Sep 22, 2025

SC Ports boost soybean exports after facility closure

SC Ports and partners filled a soybean export gap, moving 3M bushels through Charleston and boosting exports 35% to support South Carolina farmers.

Sep 8, 2025

SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue bridge in North Charleston

SC Ports opened the Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston, improving safety, connectivity and port efficiency.

Sep 3, 2025

Former SC Ports CEO separation package approaches $1M

SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin resigned effective Aug. 21 with an $822,780 severance package. CFO Phillip Padgett has been named interim CEO.

Aug 26, 2025

SC Ports expands rail and terminal capacity for 2026

SC Ports boosts rail capacity and expands Leatherman Terminal, adding new MSC weekly services to Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean by 2026.

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin addresses attendees during her State of the Ports address Wednesay. (Photo/John Smoak)
Aug 21, 2025

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin resigns

Melvin has served in multiple roles for SC Ports since 1998.