Posted on March 20, 2024
The South Carolina Ports Authority plans to buy a 280-acre industrial waterfront property next to the North Charleston Terminal to expand port capacity at the Port of Charleston.
A unanimous vote from the S.C. Ports Board of Directors Tuesday pushed the purchase of the former WestRock paper mill site forward, and S.C. Ports officials believe the deal will close as soon as it is “practical.”
“The tremendous backing from our state and an excellent partnership with WestRock allows us to make investments today that will support our state’s economy and create opportunities for future generations of South Carolinians,” said Barbara Melvin, S.C. Ports’ president and chief executive officer. “We are adding significant port capacity to support growth in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast.”
With the estimated 280-acre property, S.C. Ports officials said it will be able to handle more cargo for port-dependent businesses in the area. The additional land will also expand the terminal’s capacity, with hopes of handling 5 million containers.