Charleston's container throughput rises 26pc in July

THE South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board has approved US$26 million in projects, while the Port of Charleston reported a 26 per cent increase in container volume in July compared to the same month the previous year.

July was the port's strongest month since October 2008, a statement from port authority said. Container volume totalled 73,818 pier containers, up 26 per cent from 58,603 pier containers handled in July 2009.

The SCSPA also reported that during fiscal 2010 ended June 30, the SCSPA surpassed its volume budget, owing to a strong last half of the year when container traffic increased by 19 per cent.

The $26 million awarded to finance construction and professional service contracts, include raising and paving 54 acres at the Columbus Street Terminal at an estimated cost of $20.57 million; North Charleston Terminal Paving which is a $1.59 million project to raise and repair seven acres in an area serving Evergreen at North Charleston Terminal; and up to $3.2 million will be spend on gate modifications at the Wando Welch and North Charleston Terminals for implementation of a common gate structure.
(Source:www.schednet.com)