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Carolinas' ambitions

Nine shipping lines and terminal operators form part of three proposals submitted to the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA), requesting participation in the development of a new three berth, 280 acre terminal in Charleston on the former US Naval Complex, SCSPA has announced.

Charleston: expanding but competition feared from neighbour
Charleston: expanding but competition feared from neighbour

"Major considerations will be the commitment to South Carolina, the length of the offer, the cargo volume projection and the financial terms. Any necessary followup discussions with the firms will be initiated within the next two months", the SCSPA say.

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Charleston: expanding but competition feared from neighbour

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