South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) marked the completion of a US$55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, enhancing the port's statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from the Port of Charleston to inland markets.

Upgrades include an expanded container yard to increase cargo capacity by 50%, 9,000 feet of additional rail to quickly handle longer trains, an expanded chassis lot, and new terminal operations and maintenance buildings.

SC Ports said that with these enhancements, Inland Port Greer can handle 300,000 rail lifts annually and meet projected 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."

Customer demand drove the need for an expanded footprint.

SC Ports noted that Inland Port Greer saw 355% cargo growth from 2014 to 2024, representing an average annual growth rate of 16%.

"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 said.

The completion of the Inland Port Greer expansion comes as SC Ports prepares to bring the Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) online later in 2025, enhancing South Carolina's rail access to key markets like Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, and beyond.

SC Ports noted that Inland Port Greer's strategic location along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte allows cargo to move efficiently between the Port of Charleston and inland population centers, with Norfolk Southern providing daily rail service.

Inland Port Greer moves goods for advanced manufacturers, mega-retailers, and consumer goods industries across the Southeast.

SC Ports — the 8th largest U.S. container port — owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. It also has the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet.