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The Port of Charleston announced plans to significantly enhance automotive cargo handling capabilities through coordinated rail infrastructure improvements and vessel berthing zone expansions, supporting just-in-time supply chains for automakers exporting through the Southeast US gateway. Upgrades address growing vehicle export volumes and increasing Ro-Ro vessel calls as manufacturers rebalance production amid tariff uncertainty. Enhanced rail connectivity reduces drayage distances while deeper berths accommodate next-generation car carriers.