South Carolina’s seaports have been one of the state’s most vital resources for hundreds of years. Today, the South Carolina Ports Authority operates the state’s indispensable seaport assets in Charleston and Georgetown, a $45 billion-a-year economic engine generating hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state and beyond. Operating for the public’s benefit, the Ports Authority exists to drive economic investment to South Carolina. Please enjoy the splendor of our port system while going through 2017 South Carolina Ports in Pictures and learn more about our partners via the profiles starting on page 32.
