Charleston, South Carolina – South Carolina Ports ended fiscal year 2025 on a high note, with both container volumes and rail cargo going up. This shows that the port is becoming an important gateway for international trade in the Southeast.
Over the course of the fiscal year, SC Ports transported 2.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), which is a 3% increase from the previous year. Even if global trade is still having problems, this rise shows that the port can provide shippers and carriers with stable, high-performance logistics solutions.
A big feature of the year was the record number of commodities that were moved by train. Intermodal freight at SC Ports went up by 4% because containers moved quickly between the Port of Charleston and the inland ports in Greer and Dillon. The port authority continues to focus on the transfer to rail, which is considered as both cost-effective and good for the environment.
Inland Port Greer had its finest year so far, moving 205,523 containers by rail, which is a very outstanding 10% more than the year before. This marked the first time the Greer facility surpassed 200,000 rail moves in a 12-month period. Officials say that the port’s recent expansion, which doubled its cargo capacity and greatly improved its rail operations, is what made this milestone possible.
Inland Port Dillon, on the other hand, stayed the same and ended the year with 33,838 rail moves. Even though it is smaller, the Dillon facility is very significant for serving agricultural and manufacturing customers in the northeastern section of the state.
Barbara Melvin, the President and CEO of SC Ports, said that reliability, quickness, and closeness are three of the most important factors that have helped the port succeed.
“South Carolina Ports and our maritime community operate a well-run port with quick access to the U.S. Southeast market, benefitting mega retailers, advanced manufacturers, refrigerated goods shippers, farmers and small businesses,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said.
“Our customers know we deliver excellent port service and personalized solutions for their supply chains, which is especially needed now.”
Vehicle logistics also helped the year’s performance. In fiscal year 2025, SC Ports saw 165,949 finished vehicles come through its terminals, which helped South Carolina’s strong automotive industry.
SC Ports wants to keep growing its market share by making long-term investments in the future. The second berth at the Leatherman Terminal and a new train yard near the port that will open in 2026 are two big projects. The new Leatherman train Yard is projected to handle up to 1 million train lifts a year, which will speed up the delivery of goods and make them easier to see.
SC Ports is the seventh largest container port in the U.S. and is very important to the state’s economy. Port activities support one in nine jobs in the state. The agency’s strategy for strategic growth is to satisfy future demand and strengthen its reputation for being reliable and innovative in maritime logistics.
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