🇺🇸Port of Charleston
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About the Port of Charleston
South Carolina Ports operates one of the deepest harbors on the East Coast. Charleston is a rapidly growing container port with new terminal expansions.
- Deepest harbor on East Coast
- Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
- Inland port network
- Big ship ready
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Carriers at Charleston
Maersk Line
MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)
CMA CGM
Hapag-Lloyd
Ocean Network Express (ONE)
Evergreen Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
COSCO ShippingPopular routes
Shipping through Charleston — common questions
Which shipping lines call at the Port of Charleston?
Maersk Line, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Evergreen Line, ZIM Integrated Shipping, COSCO Shipping all maintain regular services at Charleston. As an NVOCC, Gateway Lines books space across these carriers and quotes a single all-in price.
How deep is the Port of Charleston?
Port of Charleston offers a maximum alongside depth of 52 feet across 3 marine terminals, which determines the largest vessel classes the port can work.
How much cargo does Charleston handle?
The Port of Charleston moves 2.4 Million TEU per year (Top 10 in USA), with facilities covering wando welch terminal, north charleston terminal, columbus street terminal and more.
What is UN/LOCODE USCHS?
USCHS is the United Nations location code for the Port of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It identifies the port on bills of lading, schedules, and customs filings worldwide.
Can Gateway Lines handle my shipment through Charleston?
Yes — Gateway Lines is a licensed NVOCC moving FCL and LCL freight through Charleston, with customs clearance, cargo insurance, and door delivery quoted in one all-in number, and free live container tracking on every shipment.