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GOVERNOR
HENRY MCMASTER
STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina is a Southeastern state in the United one of the most productive ports averaging 40 plus service nearly 2,300 miles. Palmetto Railways oper-
States and is known as the Palmetto State. Residents moves per hour/per crane. Each year, more than 20 ates three common carrier railroads. These railroads
and tourists enjoy the Appalachian Mountains, the different shipping lines use South Carolina’s port. include, the port Utilities Commission of Charleston
many rivers and lakes throughout the state and the These shipping lines service 150 countries. Our (PUCC), the Port Terminal Railroad (PTR) and the
beautiful subtropical beaches along the Atlantic deep water and high bridges allow the port to serve East Cooper and Berkeley Railroad (ECBR).
coastline. Tourism generates $19 billion per year ships of more than 8,000 TEU’s. In 2016, the Port of
for the state. South Carolina’s geographic location Charleston handled 1.79 million TEU’s. With such South Carolina’s energy costs are about 12% less
is just a two day drive for 208 million Americans. high figures, it makes an ideal port for shipping. than the national average. It has a variety of energy
Columbia is the capital city and Henry McMaster is sources including hydroelectric, nuclear, coal, natu-
the governor of this beautiful state. With three major airports located in Columbia, Myr- ral gas and other renewable resources. due to in-
tle Beach, and Charleston. Many travelers have ac- vestments in infrastructure, South Carolina maintains
South Carolina’s infrastructure makes doing busi- cess to countless US and international destinations. stable electricity costs. They have been using emis-
ness easy for several reasons. With five interstate There are several major airlines available for a vari- sions-free nuclear power since the early 1970’s. It
highways that criss-cross the state and an excellent ety of choices depending on the desired destination. ranks as the third largest generator of nuclear power
East-West and North-South access to the rest of the energy in the United States. This impressive nuclear
United States. The Port of Charleston has been the Twenty seven million tons of freight moved through powersystem generates more than 50 million net
center of global commerce and trade for three cen- South Carolina’s extensive railway systems. Nor- megawatt-hours of energy.
turies. It is one of the busiest container ports along fold Southern and CSX Transportation are Class I
the Southeast and Gulf Shores. It is recognized as railroad companies. Seven independent rail lines
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