Supply Chain

May 8, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Vans hits 5M Sprinter milestone

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 5 million Sprinters produced globally, with the milestone eSprinter built at its North Charleston facility for FedEx.

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 23, 2025

Dock Blocks goes all-American with US-made products

The purpose of the transition is to reduce lead time and freight costs and now, the additional risk of tariffs.

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.

Mar 13, 2025

Inside Goose Creek operations of the largest military shipbuilder in the US

A new division of the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. is in full swing after having established operations in South Carolina just two months ago.

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.

Feb 18, 2025

Port of Charleston receives largest vessel to date

The ship can carry the equivalent of 16,828 20-foot-long containers.

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

Charleston entrepreneur center launches supply chain accelerator program

The program seeks to build go-to-market strategies for implementers of groundbreaking solutions in the supply chain space.

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. 

Dec 19, 2024

Meet the organization driving change in the Charleston food economy

In 2016 Lindsey Barrow began transforming a school bus into what would become a mobile grocery that now services 150 families per week with subsidized produce.