South Carolina Ports Authority advances purchase of WestRock site in North Charleston

S.C. Ports also has plans to modernize the North Charleston Terminal with upgraded cargo-handling equipment and increased container capacity.

Wrapped within the modernization process is the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s commitment to expanding Interstate 526 and replacing the Don Holt Bridge, removing the height constraints for larger vessels.

“South Carolina Ports is widely known as a top driver of our state’s booming economy, but that success doesn’t come by accident — it takes timely, strategic investments like this one,” Gov. Henry McMaster said. “Every time we invest in port infrastructure, we see significant success at port-dependent businesses and new, good-paying jobs for our people. Our state’s investment in the expansion of North Charleston Terminal will yield dividends and create opportunities for future generations.”

There are also plans to deepen the North Charleston Terminal, intending to reach 52 feet. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, plans to undertake a feasibility study for the project, which, if approved, will add 5 feet to the Cooper River.

The goal is to have the biggest container ships that reside in the Port of Charleston to have seamless access to the North Charleston Terminal.

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