New Chief Named at Ports Authority

With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO.

Mallace assumes leadership of the port after a long and distinguished career in the maritime and logistics industry. He previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer of SC Ports before becoming President of Harbor Logistics, a third-party logistics company specializing in port drayage, warehousing, and transload operations.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as the next President and CEO at SC Ports. The port team and South Carolina’s broader maritime community provide port service that is unmatched, and I know, together, we will further strengthen our competitiveness,” said Mallace.

News of the SC Ports’ leadership vacancy attracted widespread interest, but the Board and government leaders rapidly coalesced behind Mallace.

“Hapag-Lloyd values the reliable service provided by SC Ports, which is why we are expanding our coverage at the Port of Charleston in 2025”, said President of Hapag-Lloyd North America Stuart Sandlin. “We look forward to working with Micah in his new role and continuing to deliver efficient services for our customers.”

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.