South Carolina Ports Authority

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; e-commerce shopping continues to surge; the nation's ocean ports see a solid rebound | Season 1 Episode 24

Randy Guillot of the American Trucking Associations talks about the vital role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving during the pandemic; also: the numbers on e-commerce growth; what's driving U.S. ports' rebound?

September 18, 2020

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Randy Guillot of the American Trucking Associations talks about the vital role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving during the pandemic; also: the numbers on e-commerce growth; what's driving U.S. ports' rebound?

Recovery continues at East, West Coast ports

August cargo volume up at East, West Coast ports

Imports drive growth as companies replenish warehouse inventories, retailers gear up for peak season demand.

September 16, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Imports drive growth as companies replenish warehouse inventories, retailers gear up for peak season demand.

Imports rise at maritime ports as warehouses restock after Covid shutdown

But total volumes are still down from 2019 levels, as ports say pandemic impact will persist until vaccine is discovered.

August 13, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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But total volumes are still down from 2019 levels, as ports say pandemic impact will persist until vaccine is discovered.

Walmart plans $220 million mega-warehouse in South Carolina

Three million-square foot DC will boost freight volume at the Port of Charleston by 5%, South Carolina Ports Authority says.

July 20, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Three million-square foot DC will boost freight volume at the Port of Charleston by 5%, South Carolina Ports Authority says.

Podcasts

Logistics Matters podcast: The state of logistics; ports and the pandemic; Auburn University's self-driving vehicle track | Season 1 Episode 15

Michael Zimmerman of Kearny discusses CSCMP's State of Logistics Report; some ports see declining volumes; new autonomous vehicle research center

July 17, 2020

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Michael Zimmerman of Kearny discusses CSCMP's State of Logistics Report; some ports see declining volumes; new autonomous vehicle research center

April cargo volume down in South Carolina

SC Ports Authority reported lower overall volume in April due to Covid-19-related economic impact, but said fiscal year-to-date volume remains steady.

May 11, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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SC Ports Authority reported lower overall volume in April due to Covid-19-related economic impact, but said fiscal year-to-date volume remains steady.

transportation

Maritime industry braces for sea-change

January 13, 2020

Gary Frantz

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For ocean carriers, 2020 will be a year of reckoning, as regulatory and market pressures force them to shelve expansion plans and slash costs. But over at the nation's ports, it's a different story.