Expansion will support South Carolina’s automotive industry and create additional cargo capacity at Columbus Street Terminal
CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina Ports is advancing plans to expand roll-on/roll-off cargo operations to the rail-served North Charleston Terminal, a strategic move designed to support South Carolina’s growing automotive industry and create additional capacity for future cargo opportunities at the Port of Charleston.
SC Ports’ Board of Directors voted May 15 to approve the project’s design contract, marking the first step in preparing the former paper mill site for future port operations. The planned expansion will add ro-ro capabilities at North Charleston Terminal while opening additional capacity at Columbus Street Terminal for new waterborne commerce…