The South Carolina Port Authority has updated its forecast for fiscal year 2021 after several months of high volumes and a continuous recovery.
The South Carolina Port Authority has significantly updated its forecast for fiscal year 2021, after several months of strong volumes and a continuous recovery.
The new plan projects that the Ports of SC will move 1.385 million containers on the pier in fiscal year 2021, which ended on June 30, handled quay containers.
The new forecast also projects port handling of 243,595 vehicles and a combined total of 176,073 rail movements in inland ports in fiscal year 2021.
Several months of much higher volumes than expected at SC Ports, including a record in November and December, boosted this updated forecast. SC Ports has seen strength month by month in several business segments since September, including containers, vehicles and internal ports.
A robust consumer economy continues to drive volume growth, as many invest in household, mobile and electronic goods during the pandemic.
“SC Ports provided essential supply chain services during the pandemic. The experience and dedication of our maritime community is unmatched, ”said SC Ports chairman Bill Stern. “We are excited to update the 2021 fiscal year forecast after several months of growth as we prepare for a very exciting year, which includes opening the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal and deepening the port of Charleston to 52 feet.”
The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of SC also unanimously approved the new management positions.
Paul McClintock will become the senior vice president of export projects for SC Ports.
Paul McClintock will become the senior vice president of export projects for SC Ports. McClintock joined SC Ports in 2009, during which SC Ports cargo volumes doubled. He served as senior vice president of marketing and sales for 11 years, specializing in identifying and recruiting new cargo to flow through the port of Charleston. He has over 35 years of experience in maritime logistics and supply chain.
“Paul McClintock has skilfully led our marketing and sales team for more than a decade, as we attracted new business, diversified our cargo base and doubled port volumes. He successfully identified market trends before competitors, allowing us to grow above the market, ”said Jim Newsome, CEO of SC Ports. “His experience and expertise are perfectly suited to take on the new role of senior vice president of export projects, which will help to attract more cargo to the port and provide greater balance to sea carriers.”
Micah Mallace will become the senior vice president of marketing and sales for SC Ports.
Micah Mallace will become the senior vice president of marketing and sales for SC Ports. Mallace joined SC Ports in 2011 and, most recently, served as Director of National Accounts. Mallace was crucial to the port’s growth, including its role in attracting Walmart to build its seventh import distribution center on port-owned land in Dorchester County, SC
“Micah Mallace has consistently proven its ability, working to increase the port’s share of retail and consumer goods volumes, with a focus on winning new third-party investments in logistics and distribution centers,” said Newsome. “He was instrumental in attracting Walmart to build its nearly 3 million square foot distribution center in Ridgeville, SC, which will increase port volumes by 5% and propel us to do business with other global retailers. We are excited that he is leading our efforts to grow even further and diversify our cargo volumes. “