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Supply Chain

Nov 1, 2024

What Charleston’s surging population means for the local economy and housing

Roughly 34 people move to the Charleston region every day. Charleston Metro Chamber leaders explain how that's affecting the economy and housing.

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.

Greer-based Jadex Inc. has sold a maker of marine and military products to an affiliate of Nova Capital Management. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Sep 30, 2024

How the College of Charleston is working to fill the manufacturing skills gap

Engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and other software degrees have become heightened priorities at the school.

Sep 27, 2024

Global firm invests in Charleston logistics tech company

The firm invests in companies that have achieved at least $10 million in recurring revenue.

Sep 26, 2024

Terminal connecting Asia, Southeast reopens at South Carolina Ports

The first-in-Asia call provides shippers with a critical weekly connection between Asia and the U.S. Southeast consumer market.

Sep 9, 2024

Distribution company enters SC market with $14.5M Charleston facility

The new facility will be nearly 260,000 square feet spanning nearly 18 acres.

Aug 30, 2024

Inside this oyster company’s ‘leaps and bounds’ growth in Charleston

Trey McMillan sold his first oyster crop in 2018. Now his company is the largest oyster farm in South Carolina, and just launched at $6.4 million expansion.

Jul 25, 2024

$190M rail project at Camp Hall in Berkeley County enters next phase

The rail project is 23 miles of track broken into five phases of development.