"We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of Walmart's seventh import distribution center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. We will support the investment by efficiently handling Walmart's imported goods," said SC Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome. "Walmart is at the cutting-edge of supply chain sophistication and performance, and their confidence in us speaks volumes. This investment is a signal to the major retailers that we're prepared to be a force in retail distribution and that we can handle their requirements."— SC Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome