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South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.<\/p>\n
SC Ports officials and elected officials recently gathered in North Charleston to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is developing the rail-served intermodal yard to provide near-dock rail to the Port of Charleston.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis resolves the last remaining competitive disadvantage we have as a major East Coast container port,\u201d SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. \u201cThis critical infrastructure project will greatly enhance SC Ports\u2019 capacity, allowing imports and exports to swiftly move between the hinterland and the Port of Charleston.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Navy Base Intermodal Facility sits about one mile from Leatherman Terminal. Containers will be moved to and from the Leatherman Terminal on a dedicated road. Inside the intermodal yard, rail-mounted gantry cranes will lead containers on and off trains.<\/p>\n
In partnership with Palmetto Railways, Class I railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern will utilize SC Ports\u2019 state-of-the-art rail yard to further enhance rail competitiveness. Nearly 80,000 feet of rail track will create a capacity of 1 million rail lifts in Phase 1.<\/p>\n
The Navy Base Intermodal Facility will also further enhance SC Ports\u2019 successful, rail-served Inland Ports in Greer and Dillon.<\/p>\n
SC Ports\u2019 inner-harbor barge operation will support the Navy Base Intermodal Facility by moving containers between Wando Welch Terminal and Leatherman Terminal via a designated marine highway. This creative solution addresses trucking capacity as more cargo continues to flow through SC Ports.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe inner-harbor barge operation and innovative rail yard will add critical capacity to our port market,\u201d Melvin said. \u201cThese investments will further support our customers\u2019 supply chains and attract additional cargo to our port, supporting job creation throughout South Carolina.\u201d<\/p>\n
The SC Legislature and Governor Henry McMaster have allocated a total of $550 million to fully fund these projects \u2014 $400 million for the rail yard and $150 million for the barge operation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so grateful to our state leaders for their bold vision and for understanding what South Carolina\u2019s businesses need to be successful,\u201d Melvin said. \u201cBecause of their support, our strategic investments in critical port infrastructure will yield dividends to South Carolina for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
These projects, which are slated to open in July 2025, will complement the more than $2 billion SC Ports has already invested in its infrastructure and operations to remain competitive as a top 10 U.S. container port.<\/p>\n
\u201cSouth Carolina Ports is widely known as a top driver of our state\u2019s booming economy, but that success doesn\u2019t come overnight or by accident \u2014 it takes timely, strategic investment and innovative leadership,\u201d Governor Henry McMaster said. \u201cThe latest investment in the Navy Base Intermodal Facility is the next step towards growing not only the Port of Charleston, but our state\u2019s economy as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAn investment in our SC Ports is an investment in South Carolina \u2014 unlocking new economic potential through new business and new jobs. The Ports\u2019 rail-served intermodal facility and inner-harbor barge operation projects will make South Carolina more competitive and foster economic growth, which is a win for all South Carolinians.\u201d\u2014 Speaker Murrell Smith<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Port has made tremendous investments into its infrastructure in recent years to remain competitive as a top 10 U.S. container port. More than 50% of the port\u2019s economic impact is in the Upstate region. To further that impact, our state is investing in critical, rail-served port infrastructure, which will yield dividends for our state, and the Upstate, for decades to come.\u201d \u2014 Senator Harvey Peeler, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee<\/p>\n
\u201cBy investing in the Navy Base Intermodal Facility and inner-harbor barge operation, we are supporting our supply chain and all the businesses that depend on it to be successful. Having a well-run port with world-class facilities yields significant, lasting economic benefits for our state.\u201d \u2014 Chairman Gary Simrill, House Ways and Means Committee<\/p>\n
\u201cSC Ports\u2019 growth creates a ripple effect across our state, bringing new economic development, investment and jobs for our citizens. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility and inner-harbor barge operation to further benefit our port-dependent businesses.\u201d \u2014 Senate President Thomas Alexander<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of our industries rely on SC Ports to move their products to global markets. The development of a near-dock, rail-served cargo facility and inner-harbor barge operation is crucial to supporting the efficient flow of goods throughout our state. Our commitment to build vital port infrastructure will ensure South Carolina remains globally competitive for decades to come.\u201d \u2014 Senator Larry Grooms, chairman of the S.C. Senate Transportation Committee and the Review and Oversight Commission on the South Carolina State Ports Authority<\/p>\n
\u201cSouth Carolina is one of the few states in the nation with a top 10 U.S. container port. Our continued investment in strategic port infrastructure keeps South Carolina competitive, and SC Ports\u2019 growth brings prosperity and jobs to our state.\u201d \u2014 Senator Nikki Setzler, chairman of the Joint Bond Review Fiscal Oversight Subcommittee<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving a successful port ensures our port-dependent businesses grow. With the support of our SC Legislature, SC Ports will build the Navy Base Intermodal Facility to bring near-dock rail to the Port of Charleston. Our companies will undoubtedly benefit from this well-planned, critical infrastructure project.\u201d \u2014 Chairman Bill Sandifer, Chairman of the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee and vice chairman of the Review and Oversight Commission on the South Carolina State Ports Authority<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud to invest in these next-generation port infrastructure projects to ensure that we don\u2019t fall behind and that we remain competitive as a state. This is just one of many examples of what our state has done to support our excellent port system, helping to create jobs in communities around the state.\u201d \u2014 Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Port of Charleston is currently the only port on the East Coast without on-dock or near-dock rail. With great support from our SC Legislature, we are now changing that. The Navy Base Intermodal Facility will make SC Ports more competitive. Additionally, the inner-harbor barge operation will benefit the Charleston region by moving more containers via water and train to help reduce highway congestion.\u201d \u2014 Representative Leon Stavrinakis<\/p>\n
\u201cAs state leaders, it is our job to make sure we are bringing economic opportunities to our communities. We are investing in critical port infrastructure to support the growth of our port, which brings significant investment and jobs to our state. By investing today, we look forward to seeing the generational impacts of tomorrow.\u201d \u2014 House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we choose to invest in projects as a state, we do so to create jobs for the hardworking people of South Carolina. Over the years, our investments into port infrastructure have proven to benefit our state. SC Ports\u2019 new rail-served cargo yard and inner-harbor barge operation will also serve a great return on investment for South Carolinians.\u201d \u2014 Senator Marlon Kimpson, District 42<\/p>\n
\u201cMany South Carolinians depend on the Port of Charleston for their businesses and their livelihoods. As SC Ports grows, our state succeeds. Our continued investment in port infrastructure will create more high-paying jobs for years to come. While SC Ports provides jobs for our citizens, they don\u2019t stop there. They also invest in our communities by supporting local organizations and nonprofits that are boots on the ground.\u201d \u2014 Representative Deon Tedder<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Port of Charleston is an important economic engine for South Carolina and plays a critical role in our nation\u2019s supply chain. The Navy Base Intermodal Facility will improve capacity to serve our customers through the Port of Charleston and provide access to markets across the country. We are privileged to be a partner to the Port and provide rail access to their facilities for our customers around the world.\u201d \u2014 Ed Elkins, Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cCSX is proud of our long-standing partnership with the state of South Carolina and the South Carolina Ports Authority. We are committed to the development of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, which will allow CSX to improve service while increasing capacity and efficiency of intermodal rail at the Port of Charleston.\u201d \u2014 Maryclare Kenney, CSX vice president of Intermodal and Auto<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cAs the Southeast economy and the Port of Charleston continue to grow, the demand for transporting more goods in and out of the Charleston region is increasing. The Navy Base Intermodal Facility will add more fluidity and capacity to our supply chain as we move more cargo by rail. We look forward to providing safe and efficient rail service at the rail-served intermodal yard, in partnership with South Carolina Ports, Norfolk Southern and CSX.\u201d \u2014Palmetto Railways CEO Patrick McCrory<\/p>\n
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