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South Carolina Ports to Idle Leatherman Terminal Amid Trade Headwinds

South Carolina Ports Authority will temporarily suspend operations at Leatherman Terminal beginning in August to manage operational costs during trade uncertainty. Container handling will shift to the port's other terminals. MSC, a primary user of Leatherman, will consolidate its activities across the port's remaining capacity. Port officials characterized the pause as a strategic measure to optimize resource allocation without permanently closing the facility. The suspension reflects industry pressures as shippers reassess demand and freight volumes weaken along the Southeast corridor.