SC Ports ended Q1 FY2026 with steady container volumes and strong YoY growth in inland ports and vehicles, despite the Port of Charleston’s September volume of 212,363 TEUs falling slightly below plan amid broader trade constrictions.
Recently expanded Inland Port Greer recorded 17,818 rail moves, an 18 per cent YoY increase, marking the highest September on record for the Upstate intermodal facility.
The inland port’s continued growth comes as Isuzu broke ground on its new production base in nearby Greenville County. Inland Port Dillon broke another all-time monthly record with 4,888 rail moves, a 275 per cent increase over last September.
South Carolina’s maritime community moved 16,122 vehicles through SC Ports’ Columbus Street Terminal, a 6 per cent YoY increase, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
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SC Ports President and CEO, Micah Mallace, said: “South Carolina’s ability to attract new business and grow statewide employment makes our port stronger.
“As the industry begins to feel the effects of a downturn following the 90-day tariff delay, the investments companies have made in our state allow us to compensate for tempered container volumes elsewhere in our business. The continued growth of our inland port network and boost in vehicle volumes are a reflection of that.”
