A major cyber issue halted operations at South Carolina Ports Authority locations this morning, causing significant delays in the area.
SC Ports officials announced that marine terminals and inland ports would delay opening until 2 p.m. on Monday. Cargo pickup and drop-off will be suspended during this period.
All SC Ports’ terminals temporarily delay opening until 2 p.m. on Monday, May 20. Check back frequently for updates and confirmed opening time. SC Ports is working to resume operations as quickly as possible. https://t.co/GJ6MgD379c
— South Carolina Ports (@SCPorts) May 20, 2024
Officials attributed the issue to a software problem affecting a server and are collaborating with vendors to quickly resume operations.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) warned of potential traffic delays around the terminals, especially during peak travel times.
