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The South Carolina Port Authority’s Board of Directors announced Micah Mallace as the agency’s next president and CEO.
The vote was unanimous.
Mallace assumes leadership of SC Ports after a long and distinguished career in the maritime and logistics industry, including a previous tenure with SC Ports from 2011-2022 where he served in various roles before being named chief commercial officer.
Mallace facilitated numerous commercial successes, including attracting Walmart to build a new import distribution center near the Port of Charleston.
“I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as the next president and CEO at SC Ports,” Mallace said. “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.”
“The impact of our Port reaches well beyond the borders of South Carolina,” Board Chairman Bill Stern said in a statement. “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.”
Interim President and CEO Phil Padgett will resume his role as chief financial officer.
“I can think of no better person to lead SC Ports and know he will bring the necessary vision to grow as a top ten U.S. container port,” said Padgett.
Mallace will deliver his first State of the Port address on Oct. 28, where he will provide industry updates and lay out his vision for the future of SC Ports.
Prior to his appointment as President and CEO, Mallace served as president of Harbor Logistics, a third-party logistics company specializing in port drayage, warehousing, and transload operations.
He is a Charleston native and is married with three children.
“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. We look forward to working with Micah in his new role and continuing to deliver efficient services for our customers,” said Stuart Sandlin, president of Hapag-Lloyd North America.
“Micah Mallace is an excellent choice to lead the SC Ports Authority, given his experience and deep knowledge of the waterfront community. The Port is vital to South Carolina’s economic development and to the success of the businesses and citizens who rely on the port. I commend Chairman Stern and the Board for an appointment that will help ensure the Port’s success for years to come,” said South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander.
“Our Port is the economic engine that drives our state. I thank Chairman Stern for his leadership and the Board on their quick and decisive action. Mr. Mallace is an excellent choice to take our port to new heights as he takes the wheel and puts the pedal to the metal,” said Sen. Larry Grooms, chairman, Review and Oversight Commission of SCSPA.
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 is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide.
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