South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is strengthening its operations and future capacity with a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026. This investment comes as SC Ports continues to provide reliable service to customers navigating global supply chain uncertainties.
The substantial funding will support key projects, including completing the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, expanding Leatherman Terminal with a second berth, and upgrading Columbus Street Terminal for enhanced ro-ro operations. These strategic infrastructure improvements are designed to ensure the port can efficiently handle current and future cargo volumes, supporting South Carolina’s growing economy and population for decades to come.
SC Ports maintained strong performance in May, handling 120,796 pier containers and 219,255 Twenty Foot Equivalent Units or TEUs (a standard unit for measuring cargo capacity), particularly on container ships and in ports, marking significant increases of 21% and 22% respectively from last year. Loaded imports were up 19% and exports rose 10%. Inland Port Greer also achieved a record May with 16,952 rail moves, demonstrating 11% growth.
As the nation’s 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports plays a vital role as an economic engine for the state, with its operations supporting one in nine jobs statewide.
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