WCIV - Port of Charleston

SC untangles snag in inland port project

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer.

Lawmakers talk port improvements in Charleston

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:33:00 EDT

Federal lawmakers are visiting Charleston to talk about cutting the red tape that slows port improvement projects.

Monitor to provide ship info for I-526 bridge

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:57:00 EDT

A new monitoring system will help larger ships arriving at the Port of Charleston pass safely under the I-526 bridge.

Carnival Cruise Lines Announces Fleetwide $300 Million Program To Enhance Operating Reliability And Guest Comfort

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EDT

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...

Board told joint SC-Ga. port could cost less

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:05:00 EDT

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.

Shrimp boat helps SC ports prepare for megaships

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EDT

A shrimp boat is being used to help prepare Charleston Harbor for a new generation of massive container ships.

SCPA: President's budget includes harbor deepening

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:50:00 EDT

With all of the federal budget cuts going on across the nation, one Lowcountry industry can breathe a sigh of relief.

Report: Charleston Port reducing air emissions

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:36:00 EDT

A new report finds that efforts by the Port of Charleston to improve air quality are paying off.

Graham in town for update on harbor deepening

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:29:00 EDT

Senator Lindsey Graham is in Charleston Monday for a South Carolina State Ports Authority Board meeting.

Greer 'inland port' may be new SC economic engine

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:08:00 EST

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.

Officials: SC exports set record high in 2012

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:02:00 EST

The value of South Carolina's exports has reached a record high.

SC breaking ground for inland port

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:28:00 EST

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.

Port of Charleston container volume up in January

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:22:00 EST

Container volume through the Port of Charleston increased almost 8 percent last month compared to January of last year.

Administrative law judge takes up cruise permit

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:02:00 EST

That dispute over a permit for a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal is now before South Carolina's Administrative Law Courts.

SC terminal permit goes to administrative court

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:24:00 EST

Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.

International cruise conference under way in SC

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:44:00 EST

A conference under way in Charleston is dealing with the impacts of cruise ships on historic port communities worldwide.

SC ports entering Charleston cruise terminal suit

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:33:00 EST

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.

Port faces possibility of strike as deadline approaches

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:39:00 EST

A tentative 30-day deal between port workers and container companies expires at midnight January 28.

SC regulators refuse to review cruise permit

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:54:00 EST

The board of South Carolina's environmental agency has voted to let stand a permit for a planned $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.

SC Ports: Let cruise permit move to courts

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:48:00 EST

The South Carolina State Ports Authority wants state regulators to allow a challenge to a cruise terminal permit to head directly to court.

Judge: Allow SC cruise nuisance claim

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:02:00 EST

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.

State permit for SC cruise terminal being appealed

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 08:42:00 EST

Neighborhood and conservation groups are appealing state regulators' permit for a $35 million cruise passenger terminal in Charleston.

Potential port strike could halt operations in Charleston

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:05:00 EST

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.

Freighter runs aground in Charleston Harbor

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:57:00 EST

A 441-foot Liberian-flagged freighter ran aground in Charleston Harbor Tuesday evening after losing propulsion.

Sandy blows in more traffic for ports

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:25:00 EDT

Charleston may see a larger cruise crowd than normal this weekend, thanks to Hurricane Sandy.

Panama Canal Chief to speak on Isle of Palms

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:02:00 EDT

The Panama Canal Authority outgoing head, Alberto Aleman Zubieta is scheduled to speak today at the South Carolina International Trade Conference this afternoon.

Lawsuits push terminal completion date back

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:55:00 EDT

If construction on a proposed new cruise ship terminal started right now, it would not be done by fall of 2013 as promised.

The backbone of the ports; An inside look at port crane operators

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:41:00 EDT

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.

Plaintiffs: SC cruise case should be heard in DC

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:47:00 EDT

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.

SC ports agency scheduled to discuss inland port

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:01:00 EDT

The South Carolina State Ports Authority board is scheduled to discuss plans for an inland port near Greer.

Report: Sec. officer would not stop attacking truck driver until threatened with pepper spray

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:56:00 EDT

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.

Damaged SC port cranes could take months to repair

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:06:00 EDT

Port officials say it could be months before damaged cranes at a South Carolina port are back in service.

CBP Agriculture Specialists stop dangerous pest, Khapra Beetle

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:11:00 EDT

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.

State seeking new info on SC terminal

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:12:00 EDT

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.

Obama: Charleston deepening nationally significant

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:40:00 EDT

The Obama administration is speeding up expansion projects at five major U.S. ports, including the Port of Charleston.

More business coming to the Port of Charleston

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:06:00 EDT

One of the largest container shipping lines in the world is adding another service in the Port of Charleston.

No decision reached in cruise lawsuit hearing

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:40:00 EDT

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.

Judge hears arguments in Charleston cruise case

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:31:00 EDT

A state judge has scheduled a hearing on whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Charleston cruise industry.

Charleston Harbor deepening ahead of schedule

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:57:00 EDT

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.

Army Corps of Engineers gives updates on port deepening study

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:17:00 EDT

A press conference was held Wednesday to provide updates on the Charleston Harbor Post 45 feasibility study that began last summer.

SC Ports Authority to consider Upstate inland port

Sat, 7 Jul 2012 14:45:00 EDT

The State Ports Authority plans a special meeting to consider a contract that could lead to an inland port possibly somewhere in the Upstate.

Groups sue to restore public review of cruise terminal’s impact

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EDT

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.

State allocates $300 million for harbor deepening project

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:30:00 EDT

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.

Report: Southeast, Gulf need deeper port harbors

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:06:00 EDT

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.

SC Ports Authority approves $147M spending plan

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:44:00 EDT

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board has approved the most aggressive investment plan in the agency's 70-year history.

Charleston cruise lawsuit gets hearing

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 15:05:00 EDT

A year after a lawsuit was filed challenging the expanded cruise industry in Charleston, the case is going to court.

Fantasy provides SC natives dream jobs

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:04:00 EDT

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.

Regulators hold hearing on SC cruise terminal

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:39:00 EDT

State regulators have scheduled a public hearing on one of the more heated issues in Charleston - the year-round cruise industry.

Port of Charleston increases incentive for truck replacement

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:33:00 EDT

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.

Haley proposes steps to VP to help deepen harbors

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:06:00 EDT

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.

Dredging maintenance takes over Charleston Harbor

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:37:00 EDT

ABC News 4 gets aboard the ship responsible for keeping the harbor at 45 feet deep.

Women sentenced in Carnival Fantasy drug case

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:34:00 EST

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.

Carnival: Nothing dirty about offshore dumping

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:39:00 EST

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.