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South Carolina Ports Authority
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) owns and operates public seaport facilities in Charleston and Georgetown, as well as Inland Ports in Greer, South Carolina, and Dillon, South Carolina. Established by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1942, it is authorized and charged with promoting, developing, constructing, equipping, maintaining and operating the harbors and seaports within the State of South Carolina. An economic development engine for the State, the South Carolina Ports Authority handles international commerce valued at more than $75 billion annually while receiving no direct taxpayer subsidy. According to a 2019 economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, port operations facilitate 224,963 jobs across South Carolina (one in every 10 jobs) paying 32% higher than the state's average wage. The study attributes nearly $63 billion in annual statewide economic activity to port operations. SCPA was created by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Charleston
The Port of Charleston is a seaport located in South Carolina in the Southeastern United States. The port's facilities span three municipalities — Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant — with six public terminals owned and operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). These facilities handle containers, motor vehicles and other rolling stock, non-containerized goods and project cargo, as well as Charleston's cruise ship operation. Additional facilities in the port are privately owned and operated, handling bulk commodities like petroleum, coal and steel. Early history Charleston's earliest history is tied to its prominence as a center of trade. After establishing Charles Towne along the banks of the Ashley River in 1670, the original settlers moved to the Charleston peninsula, favoring that location's natural harbor. By 1682 Charles Towne was declared the port of entry for the colony. From the founding of the colony until the start of the American Civil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |