South Carolina Port Authority volumes up 17%

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has announced October volumes up nearly 17% year on year, continuing a strong growth trend in container traffic “well above” the organisation’s financial plan.

SCPA handled 164,672 teu in October, up from 141,049 teu moved during the same month last year. For the fiscal year to date, container volumes are up 14% and nearly 13% ahead of plan.

As measured in pier containers, October volume increased 19% over the same month last year, with 94,470 boxes moved. Pier container volume or the fiscal year to date is 12% over plan and 15% higher than the same period last year.