The commercial viability of the Port-Of-Call in Charleston is arguably the single most important element when it comes to South AND North Carolina Economic Development. So, with a double-digit decline in Port volume recently, the new SC Ports Chief Executive won’t have too much wiggle room in not getting things ship-shape and sailing straight quickly. This time on CBR, SC Ports Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Newsome articulates the challenges dead ahead, including politically, and why he is confident in the returned preeminence of the Charleston Port. Michael Byrnes of NxGen Power and Jeff McKay from the SC North Eastern Strategic Alliance begin the dialogue.
