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Maritime Services

Jan 28, 2025

Nation’s largest military shipbuilder closes on Charleston County acquisition

Projects at the site will include construction of nuclear-powered submarine modules and aircraft carrier units for the U.S. Navy. 

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin addresses attendees during her State of the Ports address Wednesay. (Photo/John Smoak)
Oct 17, 2024

STATE OF SC PORTS: Leaders tout facilities’ $87B economic impact

The announcement came as SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin touted the ports' $87 billion economic impact on South Carolina.

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin addresses attendees during her State of the Ports address Wednesay. (Photo/John Smoak)
Oct 17, 2024

STATE OF SC PORTS: Inland Port Greer has $44B economic impact

The announcement came as SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin touted the ports' $87 billion economic impact on South Carolina.

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin addresses attendees during her State of the Ports address Wednesay. (Photo/John Smoak)
Oct 17, 2024

STATE OF SC PORTS: $195M announced for I-526 interchange project

The announcement came as SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin touted the ports' $87 billion economic impact on South Carolina.

Members of the International Longshoremen's Association march in a strike outside thier headquarters in Charleston. (Photo/Hollie Moore)
Oct 2, 2024

SC Ports shuts down maritime terminals as Charleston strike heats up

Charleston union official vows to follow Gov. Henry McMaster to the gates of hell, referencing the governor's state of the state speech in January.

Sep 30, 2024

Charleston maritime workers’ union prepared to strike as contract expires

The stage is set for a work stoppage from 45,000 union members at facilities around the Gulf and East Coast.

An inaugural report has revealed for the first the massive economic and jobs impact of the Charleston Marine Manufacturing Corporation Navy Yard Industrial Campus. (Photo/Charleston Marine Manufacturing Corporation Navy Yard Industrial Campus)
Apr 25, 2024

Report: Navy Yard complex generates nearly $1B in economic impact in Charleston County

The waterfront facility also generates over 3,600 jobs for the tri-county region.

The first Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo will take place April 25 in partnership with The Maritime Association of South Carolina, SC Ports, SC Competes (SC Logistics Initiative), Charleston County School District & The Maritime Cybersecurity Institute. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 15, 2024

Maritime organizations to host inaugural youth workforce expo in Charleston

The first Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo will take place later this month.

Mar 20, 2024

SC Ports plans expansion with purchase of former manufacturing site

Ports Authority says the purchase will enable the ports to handle more ...

Jun 12, 2023

MainOcean Expands into the Upstate with Acquisition of GT Logistics in Greer

Greer, South Carolina – MainOcean, a leading logistics and warehouse company, announced today that it has acquired GT Logistics, a 3PL provider based in Greer, South Carolina. The expansion into […]