SC Ports

Detpak will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, where the 175,000-square-foot plant is expected to begin operations in August and create more than 50 jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 17, 2026

Australian-based Detpak brings first U.S. operations to Spartanburg

Detpak is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, creating more than 50 jobs with a multi-million-dollar investment.

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.

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.

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.

The restored and stabilized Bennett Rice Mill façade stands at the center of Union Pier. (Photo/English Hurteau)
Oct 24, 2025

SC Ports completes Bennett Rice Mill facade restoration project

SC Ports completed a $1.6 million restoration of the historic Bennett Rice Mill façade in Charleston, preserving a landmark on the Union Pier waterfront.

In the spring, South Carolina faced an increase in demand for local farmer’s soybean production following the closure of a large soybean processing facility.  According to a news release, SC Ports, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and other private stakeholders, partnered to fill the export gap. (Photo/Sean Rayford)
Sep 22, 2025

SC Ports boost soybean exports after facility closure

SC Ports and partners filled a soybean export gap, moving 3M bushels through Charleston and boosting exports 35% to support South Carolina farmers.

Sep 8, 2025

SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue bridge in North Charleston

SC Ports opened the Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston, improving safety, connectivity and port efficiency.

Sep 3, 2025

Former SC Ports CEO separation package approaches $1M

SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin resigned effective Aug. 21 with an $822,780 severance package. CFO Phillip Padgett has been named interim CEO.

Aug 26, 2025

SC Ports expands rail and terminal capacity for 2026

SC Ports boosts rail capacity and expands Leatherman Terminal, adding new MSC weekly services to Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean by 2026.

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin addresses attendees during her State of the Ports address Wednesay. (Photo/John Smoak)
Aug 21, 2025

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin resigns

Melvin has served in multiple roles for SC Ports since 1998.

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.