This marks the second straight month of rising container volumes for SC Ports after a slower period.
Rail-served Inland Ports in Greer and Dillon also saw strong performance.
Inland Port Greer moved a record 19,291 containers, up 20 per cent year-over-year (YoY), following a major expansion. Inland Port Dillon handled 3,287 rail moves, a 14 per cent increase from last March.
The Port of Charleston handled 20,483 vehicles in March, a 14 per cent increase from the same month last year.
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SC Ports President and CEO, Barbara Melvin, said: âWhile we anticipate volume fluctuations amid economic uncertainties, we are encouraged to see stronger volumes across all our business segments,â
âWe celebrate our maritime community, who works together every day to keep freight moving for port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond.â
In March, the port announced the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, enhancing its intermodal capabilities and connectivity between the Port of Charleston and inland markets.
The upgrades include an expanded container yard, which will increase cargo capacity by 50 per cent, as well as an additional 9,000 feet of rail for handling longer trains.