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Maritime Services

Aug 20, 2025

Reimbursement complete for $580M Charleston Harbor deepening project

The final $21.28 million federal reimbursement secures the project's completion.

Jul 30, 2025

Harbor Logistics expands in Summerville with new facility

The 621,000-square-foot facility will boost storage, streamline operations and support SC Ports' growing logistics network.

Jul 3, 2025

Charleston area restaurants accused of shrimp mislabeling

Charleston restaurants face backlash after study finds many serve imported shrimp while advertising or implying it’s locally sourced, sparking legal action.

May 5, 2025

Charleston-based Stevens Towing marks 112 years of coastal service

For over a century, Stevens Towing has powered coastal transport, evolving from mail delivery to heavy cargo with a family-first approach and strong workforce.

Apr 25, 2025

Charleston marina company partners in purchase of Florida property

BlueWater Marinas and Bain Capital Real Estate have acquired Boathouse Marine Center in Pompano Beach, expanding their East Coast marina portfolio.

Apr 1, 2025

Could Hyundai be the Port of Charleston’s next big export customer?

A new $12.6B auto plant near Savannah is the largest economic investment in Georgia history — and South Carolina is on standby.

S.C. Ports marked the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, a milestone the organization says strengthens its statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from the Port of Charleston to inland markets. (Photo/Ross Norton)|Ed Stehmeyer, general manager of projects and design for S.C. Ports, said Inland Port Greer needed an expansion two or three years before the project started. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Mar 26, 2025

Inland Port Greer completes $55M expansion

The expansion means the facility can handle 300,000 rail lifts annually and meet projected customer demand through 2040.

Mar 21, 2025

Port of Charleston adds direct connection to Mediterranean market

The Port of Charleston’s new ocean carrier deployments will be increasing from 25 to 29 weekly services.

Looming tariffs have sparked concern among South Carolina logistics leaders and one of its largest international trade partners. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 11, 2025

How tariffs could affect South Carolina’s logistics, trade industries

Looming tariffs have sparked concern among South Carolina logistics leaders and one of its largest international trade partners.

Feb 26, 2025

South Carolina plays big role in BMW being top auto exporter in US in 2024

The Spartanburg County automaker was the leading automotive exporter by value in 2024 based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

A BMW X3 is loaded onto a railcar at Plant Spartanburg, later bound for export at the Port of Charleston. (Photo/Steve Wilson)|BMWs from Plant Spartanburg wait to be loaded for export at the Port of Charleston. (Photo/Fred Rollison)
Feb 26, 2025

Spartanburg plays big role in BMW being top auto exporter in US in 2024

The Spartanburg County automaker was the leading automotive exporter by value in 2024 based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Feb 25, 2025

STUDY: South Carolina’s private maritime terminals contribute $6.5B to state economy

In a first-of-its-kind study, a USC economist also found the private maritime industry provides about $99 million in tax revenue for the state.