SOUTH Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has moved another record number of containers in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of record volumes, surpassing its previous monthly container record, which was set in March
SC Ports handled 250,711 TEU at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal, and Hugh K Leatherman Terminal in November 2021 - a 21 per cent increase year over year. Thus far in fiscal year 2022, SC Ports has handled 1.17 million TEU since July 1, up nearly 17 per cent from the same time a year ago.
SC Ports also handled 138,573 pier containers, measuring containers of any size - a year-on-year hike of 21 per cent. Fiscal year to date, SC Ports has moved 650,363 pier containers, up 16 per cent from the same time a year ago.
Loaded imports hit an all-time monthly record as well, with 127,081 loaded import TEU handled in November, up 36 per cent year over year. Meanwhile, loaded exports are now on the rise, with 67,639 loaded exports TEU moved in November, up nearly 5 per cent from last year.
"With record throughput volumes, we are experiencing higher than normal on-terminal inventories, especially with empty containers," SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome said. "We are working with our ocean carrier partners to ramp up evacuations of empties to ensure we maintain terminal fluidity."
SC Ports' two rail-served inland ports - Inland Port Greer and Inland Port Dillon - also saw a busy November with 16,629 combined rail moves reported. Inland Port Greer had a particularly strong month with 14,384 rail moves, up 28 per cent year over year. SC Ports handled 14,823 vehicles last month at Columbus Street Terminal.
"Our excellent maritime community, motor carrier partners and SC Ports team continue to keep freight moving through the supply chain, supporting companies throughout the Southeast and beyond," Mr Newsome said.
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