South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has announced the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, enhancing its intermodal capabilities and connectivity between the Port of Charleston and inland markets.
The upgrades include an expanded container yard, which will increase cargo capacity by 50 per cent, as well as an additional 9,000 feet of rail for handling longer trains.
New terminal operations and maintenance buildings have also been constructed, along with an expanded chassis lot.
These enhancements will allow Inland Port Greer to handle 300,000 rail lifts annually, meeting customer demand through 2040.
“This critical project not only supports the needs of our existing customers, but also positions the region to attract more cargo and new business,” said SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin.
“South Carolina is among the states with the fastest-growing population and GDP in the nation, and SC Ports stands ready with ample capacity and infrastructure to meet the growing demand for reliable port service.”
The expansion comes in response to significant growth at Inland Port Greer, which has seen a 355 per cent increase in cargo volume from 2014 to 2024, averaging a 16 per cent annual growth rate.
“We have seen tremendous growth at Inland Port Greer since operations began, and this expansion and investment will allow us to continue providing excellent service as our customers grow,” Melvin added.
Part of the project was funded by a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), awarded in 2018.
SC Ports received $13.75 million from this grant, administered by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).
The project also received support from Norfolk Southern and BMW.
The expansion coincides with SC Ports’ plans to bring the Navy Base Intermodal Facility online in 2025, further strengthening the region’s rail access to major markets such as Atlanta, Memphis, and Louisville.
Strategically located along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte, Inland Port Greer serves as a key hub for goods destined for advanced manufacturers, mega retailers, and consumer goods industries across the Southeast.
The port’s operations contribute $44 billion annually to South Carolina’s Upstate economy, supporting approximately 132,000 jobs.
