Mr. Newsome and Tony discuss the expansion of the manufacturing and shipping industries in South Carolina, the keys to the SC Ports Authority’s growth, and important leadership techniques.

* Optimism about the future despite the COVID-19 pandemic.* Boom of manufacturing in South Carolina has been highly beneficial for SC Ports Authority including the new Walmart Distribution Center new Ridgeville, SC.* SC Port Authority has invested $2 Billion dollars in their existing terminals to prepare for future.* Packaging and shipping for export in the Charleston area are forecasted to continue to grow.* Having a motivated team is key and allowing people to do their jobs.* A collective vision of every member of the team is very important to the overall mission.* Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is scheduled to be complete in 2021 and was a long-term vision and culmination of years of hard work.