The state Supreme Court has dismissed several claims in a lawsuit brought against Carnival cruise lines concerning Charleston's year-round cruise industry.More >>
The state Supreme Court has dismissed several claims in a lawsuit brought against Carnival cruise lines concerning Charleston's year-round cruise industry.More >>
Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today announced that it has implemented a program to significantly enhance emergency power capabilities, introduce new fire safety...More >>
Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today announced that it has implemented a program to significantly enhance emergency power capabilities, introduce new fire safety...More >>
A board comprised of members from South Carolina and Georgia is getting an update on when a $5 billion shipping terminal on the Savannah River may be needed.More >>
A joint South Carolina-Georgia shipping terminal on the Savannah River is expected to cost about $3.3 billion, which is less than earlier projections.More >>
South Carolina is breaking ground on a new inland port in Greer in a development that should help both shippers and motorists.More >>
South Carolina leaders say a new distribution terminal being built in Greer will help the state's economy grow by linking the port in Charleston to Interstate 85.More >>
The port will provide a place to transfer shipping containers between trucks and trains and provide a direct rail link to the Port of Charleston.More >>
The port will provide a place to transfer shipping containers between trucks and trains and provide a direct rail link to the Port of Charleston.More >>
A federal judge is allowing the South Carolina State Ports Authority to take part in a lawsuit challenging its plans to build a $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.More >>
A federal judge is allowing the South Carolina State Ports Authority to take part in a lawsuit challenging its plans to build a $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 2:02 PM EST2013-01-07 19:02:30 GMT
A state judge is suggesting that while Charleston's year-round cruise industry does not violate city zoning ordinances and state pollution laws, those challenging the ships may be able to show they are a public nuisance.More >>
A state judge is suggesting that while Charleston's year-round cruise industry does not violate city zoning ordinances and state pollution laws, those challenging the ships may be able to show they are a public nuisance.More >>
Friday, December 28 2012 12:05 PM EST2012-12-28 17:05:37 GMT
The sticking point appears to be those large containers and the payment workers get for them.More >>
There's a serious port problem in the making. Ports along the East Coast, including Charleston's, are being threatened with a strike by nearly 15,000 longshoreman. More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 8:02 AM EDT2012-10-16 12:02:13 GMT
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV)--Charleston port deepening project opens another new chapter on the Isle of Palms Tuesday. The Panama Canal Authority outgoing head, Alberto Aleman Zubieta is scheduled to speakMore >>
The Panama Canal Authority outgoing head, Alberto Aleman Zubieta is scheduled to speak today at the South Carolina International Trade Conference this afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, September 11 2012 8:41 AM EDT2012-09-11 12:41:55 GMT
Call them the kings of the containers, the captains of cargo. They are the dedicated port workers, responsible for loading and unloading thousands of pounds of goods with pin-point accuracy and efficiency. More >>
Call them the kings of the containers, the captains of cargo. They are the dedicated port workers, responsible for loading and unloading thousands of pounds of goods with pin-point accuracy and efficiency. ABC News 4 got to take an up close and personal look at a very well-oiled machine.More >>
Wednesday, September 5 2012 9:47 AM EDT2012-09-05 13:47:26 GMT
Environmental groups say a federal lawsuit challenging South Carolina's planned $35 million cruise terminal should be heard in Washington because the issue is of national importance.More >>
Environmental groups say a federal lawsuit challenging South Carolina's planned $35 million cruise terminal should be heard in Washington because the issue is of national importance.More >>
Monday, August 13 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-08-13 22:56:28 GMT
An argument between a security officer with the State Ports Authority and a truck driver turned physical and ended in the officer's arrest and termination.More >>
An argument between a security officer with the State Ports Authority and a truck driver turned physical and ended in the officer's arrest and termination.More >>
Monday, July 30 2012 3:11 PM EDT2012-07-30 19:11:33 GMT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently intercepted one of the world's most destructive pests of grain products and seeds in a shipment of soybeans arriving from India into the Port of Charleston.More >>
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently intercepted one of the world's most destructive pests of grain products and seeds in a shipment of soybeans arriving from India into the Port of Charleston.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 11:12 AM EDT2012-07-25 15:12:17 GMT
A permit for South Carolina's planned $35 million passenger cruise terminal has been delayed while state regulators seek extensive additional information from the State Ports Authority.More >>
A permit for South Carolina's planned $35 million passenger cruise terminal has been delayed while state regulators seek extensive additional information from the State Ports Authority.More >>
Friday, July 13 2012 5:40 PM EDT2012-07-13 21:40:25 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV)— No word yet on the fate of the Charleston cruise industry, even after a Judge heard a lawsuit on the matter after two days and more than 5 hours in court. On Friday, Judge CliftonMore >>
No word yet on the fate of the Charleston cruise industry, even after a Judge heard a lawsuit on the matter after two days and more than 5 hours in court.More >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 8:57 PM EDT2012-07-12 00:57:34 GMT
The Charleston Harbor deepening project is making up ground. Port and federal officials announced Wednesday the harbor could be deepened from 45 to 50 feet, both sooner and for less money than first thought. More >>
The Charleston harbor deepening project is making up ground. Port and federal officials announced Wednesday the harbor could be deepened from 45 to 50 feet, both sooner and for less money than first thought.More >>
Monday, July 2 2012 2:30 PM EDT2012-07-02 18:30:49 GMT
The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit to restore required public review of the proposed $35 million cruise terminal slated for construction.More >>
The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit to restore required public review of the proposed $35 million cruise terminal slated for construction.More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 3:30 PM EDT2012-06-28 19:30:47 GMT
A committee comprised of leaders from both legislative houses in South Carolina announced Thursday a commitment of $300 million to help fund the deepening of Charleston Harbor.More >>
A committee comprised of leaders from both legislative houses in South Carolina announced Thursday a commitment of $300 million to help fund the deepening of Charleston Harbor.More >>
Thursday, June 21 2012 6:06 PM EDT2012-06-21 22:06:33 GMT
A federal agency says seaports in the Southeast region need the most help getting ready to trade with supersized cargo ships expected to arrive soon through an expanded Panama Canal.More >>
A federal agency says seaports in the Southeast region need the most help getting ready to trade with supersized cargo ships expected to arrive soon through an expanded Panama Canal.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 3:44 PM EDT2012-06-18 19:44:13 GMT
Provided: Charleston, SC - On the heels of a 10 percent increase in container volume last month, the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board today approved the most aggressive investment plan inMore >>
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board has approved the most aggressive investment plan in the agency's 70-year history.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-05-20 19:04:12 GMT
While the debate over what kind of economic impact the cruise industry has on the area continues, we know it's bringing jobs.More >>
While the debate over what kind of economic impact the cruise industry has on the Charleston area continues, one thing we know for sure is that it's bringing jobs.More >>
Tuesday, April 17 2012 3:33 PM EDT2012-04-17 19:33:09 GMT
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is encouraging local truck owners to replace their older trucks with newer, cleaner rigs and is doubling the financial incentive for their participation.More >>
Friday, March 16 2012 3:06 PM EDT2012-03-16 19:06:56 GMT
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is suggesting ways to get the nation's harbors deepened to handle the larger ships that will be calling with the widening of the Panama Canal in two years.More >>
Tuesday, February 14 2012 1:34 PM EST2012-02-14 18:34:20 GMT
In spite of pleas for leniency, two female cruise passengers women were each sentenced to six years in jail yesterday after trying to smuggle drugs into Bermuda.More >>
Tuesday, November 15 2011 8:39 PM EST2011-11-16 01:39:46 GMT
The arrival of Carnival Cruise Lines into Charleston's harbor led the way for a legal battle between the city of Charleston, the Coastal Conservation League and neighborhood preservation groups. But, what lies beyond the civil suit is a fight built on principle.More >>
