Workforce Development Continues to be the Focus of the Maritime Association
The Vice Chairman of the Maritime Association, Greg Heard, delivered during two back-to-back sessions at the SC Department of Education’s 34th Annual Education + Business Summit, the premier and largest Career and Technical Education (CTE) conference in the state in June. Conference attendance reached nearly 1,300 school educators and staff. Greg, COO of MainOcean, provided […]
Charleston County Emergency Management Department Offers Vital Courses
Upcoming courses offered by the Charleston County Emergency Management Department. All courses are held at the Charleston County EOC with registration on scemdlms.org unless otherwise noted. Election Security Workshop (Titled County Workshop)July 1 Palmetto EOC Training July 6 (2 offerings, 0900-1100 & 1400-1600) ICS/EOC Interface Workshop (G191)July 11Charleston City Municipal EOC Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection (MGT414)August 22Register at: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=LS&C=MGT414&S=469 […]
SC Ports Open its Annual Community Giving Program
SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues to partnership projects that support local communities across the state. (This article originally appeared on the SC Ports website) SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues to partnership projects that support local communities across the state. The Port is incredibly proud of these organizations who undertake […]
Averitt Express expanding Charleston County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Averitt Express, a freight transportation and supply chain service provider, today announced it expanded its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $4.58 million investment will create 12 new jobs. SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE HERE Originally established in 1971 in Livingston, Tennessee, Averitt is one of the nation’s leading freight transportation providers, handling shipments […]
SC PORTS’ LEATHERMAN TERMINAL RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP U.S. ENGINEERING PROJECTS
CHARLESTON, SC — JUNE 26, 2023 — South Carolina Ports’ Leatherman Terminal was recognized as one of the top eight engineering projects in the country. The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) recognized Leatherman Terminal as a 2023 Grand Award Winner and as a finalist for the 2023 Grand Conceptor Award, which signifies the year’s […]
Join Us for an Exclusive Port Overview and Terminal Tour
The Maritime Association of SC is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for members to enjoy an exclusive tour of the ports and terminals. Mark your calendars for July 24 at 1 pm. The tour is limited to the first 14 members who register. You will get an up-close and personal look at the operations […]
Tri-County STEMersion Set to Begin
WHAT IS TRI-COUNTY STEMersion? Tri-County STEMersion is a two-week, unique hands-on institute for middle and high school instructors in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina. Learn more here. MASC will host a table and is inviting our members to join us at our booth. Contact staff for details via email at staff@maritimesc.org. HOW DOES […]
MainOcean Expands into the Upstate with Acquisition of GT Logistics in Greer
(Greer, South Carolina) – MainOcean, a leading logistics and warehouse company, announced today that it has acquired GT Logistics, a 3PL provider based in Greer, South Carolina. The expansion into the Upstate is part of MainOcean’s strategic plans to be near Inland Port Greer and expand their warehouse and logistics capabilities to better serve its […]
Another Successful Golf Outing in the Books
This year we returned to the Links at Stono Ferry for another round of golf for our Annual Golf Outing. We’d like to thank our generous sponsors for your support and we want our teams to know they make each year a great time! We’d also like to congratulate our winners – The ATS Logistics […]
Malicious activity aimed at maritime and transportation industries
Microsoft has recently identified stealthy and focused malicious activity aimed at critical infrastructure organizations in the United States including the maritime and transportation industries. The objective of these attacks is unauthorized entry into vital systems. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHcseMpR Learn more about the safety net in place for maritime industry companies.
