Ports

South Carolina exceeded the United State's national export average by 18%.

South Carolina has deepened Charleston’s port to make sure it can take in any ship and remains one of the deepest harbors on the East Coast. The channel leading to the Port of Charleston is now 52 feet, once again allowing the biggest ships in the world to make it in and out of the harbor.

The Georgia Ports Authority is accelerating a $150 million expansion at the Port of Savannah amid surging cargo volumes that have kept ships waiting at sea. The state agency's board approved plans Monday to boost port capacity for cargo containers by 25% within six months. Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch said more than a third of that new space should be available by January to help alleviate backlogs.