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Supply Chain

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.

Barry Thompson has been promoted to East Region president at Breakthru Beverage, expanding his leadership across several key markets. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 1, 2026

Breakthru Beverage promotes South Carolina leader to region president

Breakthru Beverage promotes Barry Thompson to East Region president, expanding his leadership across South Carolina and key East Coast markets

The Volvo Cars plant in Ridgeville will become the sole global production site for the Polestar 3. (Photo/Volvo Cars)
Mar 31, 2026

Polestar brings China production operations to Ridgeland plant

Polestar consolidates Polestar 3 production in South Carolina at Volvo’s Ridgeville plant, ending China assembly.

RCB Development’s redeveloped industrial facility on Coosaw Creek Boulevard in North Charleston is now fully leased to two growing companies. (Photo/Keen Eye Marketing)
Mar 20, 2026

RCB Development fully leases North Charleston facility

RCB Development redevelops and fully leases 91000-square-foot North Charleston industrial facility to Waterside Business Logistics and Smithey Ironware.

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.

Baxter Manufacturing announced in 2025 that it would invest $15.7 million in its plant near Westminster, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge escarpment in rural Oconee County. The expansion will lead to another 36 jobs for the plastic injection-molded automotive parts maker, the company predicted. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jan 20, 2026

Rural employment accounts for nearly half of 2025 $9B capital investment

Taking the ranking of the third highest year for the state, South Carolina industries in 2025 committed to a total capital investment of $9.12 billion that will lead to more […]

The expansion of Ironline Metals’ facility in Hampton County is expected to begin operations this year. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 2, 2026

Ironline Metals expanding Hampton County operations

Ironline Metals will invest $6.5 million to expand its Hampton County facility, creating 20 new jobs and increasing steel manufacturing capacity.

Boeing has started construction on a $1 billion expansion at its North Charleston 787 Dreamliner plant, adding 1,000 jobs and boosting production by 2026. (Photo/Boeing)
Nov 11, 2025

Boeing begins 787 Dreamliner expansion at North Charleston facility

Boeing has started construction on a $1 billion expansion at its North Charleston 787 Dreamliner plant, adding 1,000 jobs and boosting production by 2026.

Amazon expands in South Carolina with a new last-mile delivery center in Orangeburg. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 5, 2025

Amazon opens new Lowcountry facility to increase delivery speed

Amazon expands in South Carolina with a new last-mile delivery center in Orangeburg, adding jobs and boosting local logistics and economic growth.

SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth during his first State of the Port address. (Photo/English Hurteau)
Oct 29, 2025

STATE OF THE PORTS: SC Ports reports $786M investment, 1,200 jobs

New SC Ports CEO Micah Mallace highlights record growth at Charleston and Greer ports in his State of the Port address.