- SC Ports received design approval for a new ro-ro terminal on May 15
- The North Charleston Terminal expansion is expected to begin operations in 2027
- The project will expand cargo and container capacity at the port
- Palmetto Railways will support rail cargo handling and terminal switching services
The South Carolina Ports Authority is expanding ro-ro operations at the North Charleston Terminal, which has Palmetto Railways railroad access.
SC Ports said the first step has been project design approval, which came May 15. The ro-ro terminal is now under construction and expected to begin operations in 2027, with full completion in 2028.
“South Carolina is home to some of the world’s largest advanced manufacturers, who rely on the Port of Charleston to keep their supply chains fluid and businesses competitive,” Micah Mallace, SC Ports president and CEO, said in a news release. “SC Ports cares deeply about serving our customers. This plan demonstrates our commitment to investing in timely projects to meet their needs, and it ensures capacity to meet their growth every step of the way.”…