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Ports Authority on track to deepen harbor, build terminal
S.C. Ports Authority plows ahead with $319 million capital spending plan to deepen Charleston harbor and build new terminal despite COVID-19 pandemic’s dent in global trade.
OSHA fines shipyard $37,591 after employee death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration charged that Detyens Shipyard failed to protect its employees from several types of hazards after an employee was killed after being struck by a shackle in the workplace.
New park to attract large industry to Greenville
Construction on a speculative 206,410-square-foot industrial building with office space, trailer storage and full dock packages is expected to begin any day now and reach completion in spring 2021.
Equip Fulfillment provides protective equipment to transportation industry
A Greenville company that serve the transportation and logistics industry enters the personal protective equipment arena to make sure its customers can keep working during pandemic.
Be Pro Be Proud program recruiting sponsor companies
The mobile workforce development project is seeking 100 companies to pledge $15,000 or more by July 1. The Be Pro 100 will have logos displayed on a custom-made 18-wheeler featuring virtual reality simulations of skilled trades.
Synnex to distribute thermoplastic powder used for 3D printing
Synnex Corp. is teaming up the Berkshire Hathaway chemical company Lubrizol to distribute a plastic powder used for skin-contact 3D printing applications.
Viewpoint: Supply chains, e-commerce essential during COVID-19 crisis
Over the past two months, there has been lots of discussion about which businesses and workers are essential. Health care workers, first responders, and countless others on the front lines are essential, and they are heroes. A linens man
Food Lion buying Bi-Lo stores
Food Lion plans to purchase 62 Bi-Lo and Harveys Supermarket stores in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia from Southeastern Grocers.
Clemson scientists explore costs of flood mitigation solutions
A multidisciplinary team from Clemson University will evaluate infrastructure intervention initiatives for quelling the impact of floods in South Carolina's coastal communities with support from a $404,000 grant.
Warehousing company expanding in Berkeley County
Kontane Logistics Inc., a third-party warehousing and industrial packaging company, is expanding in Berkeley County to better serve Volvo Cars in Ridgeville. Kontane specializes in just-in-time services to the automotive industry.
FedEx CEO optimistic about economic recovery as e-commerce booms
FedEx CEO Fred Smith said he’s optimistic there is enough business activity for the economy to build on going forward, but he isn’t sure if the economy’s recovery will be a slow recovery or a prolonged downturn.
Solar company to open southeastern distribution hub in Greenville
International solar manufacturer First Solar Inc. plans to open a 450,000-square-foot southeastern distribution hub near Greer’s Inland Port later this month.
