The South Carolina Port Authority’s board of directors voted unanimously to appoint Micah Mallace as the agency’s next president and CEO.
Mallace has a background in the maritime and logistics industry. He comes to the port authority from Harbor Logistics, a third-party logistics company specializing in port drayage, warehousing, and transload operations, where he was president. Mallace also held roles at SC Ports from 2011 to 2022 including chief commercial officer.
“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,” Mallace said.
Interim President and CEO Phil Padgett will return to his role as chief financial officer.
“The impact of our port reaches well beyond the borders of South Carolina,” Board Chairman Bill Stern said. “What we do and how we operate influence global trade and the worldwide economy. Micah Mallace understands that significance and responsibility. He has the vision, experience and nuts-and-bolts knowledge to navigate the many facets of today’s maritime industry. We are extremely fortunate to have secured him as our new president and CEO.”
South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon.