Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

Mission of the South Carolina Ports Authority
Leadership
Employment Opportunities/JobLine
Frequently Dialed Numbers
Contacting Marketing & Sales
Subscribe to the Port of Charleston Mailing List

Directions to Port Terminals

Wando Welch Terminal
North Charleston Terminal
Columbus Street Terminal
Union Pier
Veterans Terminal

Equipment Descriptions

Dockside cranes

Gate Times & Hours of Operation

Hours of operation: main office
Hours of operation: gates
Straight time vs. overtime
Port Holidays
Container Gate Holiday Schedule for 2012

Inland Access

Motor carriers services
Highway access to major markets
Favorable geography
Rail service summary

Navigational Information

Channel depth and width
Distance of terminals from open sea
Bridge clearances
Tides and current
Tug and tow information
Pilotage

Price Quotes

Obtaining price quotes
Where can I review the port tariff?
What is the Port Tariff?

Scheduling Trucks & Cargo

Contacting Planning & Scheduling
How do I schedule a truck?
Missed appointments
Unscheduled arrivals
Required information
Consigning a railcar

Terminal Descriptions

Columbus Street Terminal
North Charleston Terminal
Union Pier Terminal
Wando Welch Terminal
Veterans Terminal
Port of Georgetown

Directory of Port Services & Facilities

Port Directory

Ocean Carrier Services Profile

Ocean Carrier Services Profile

Pricing & Tariffs

What is the Port Tariff?
Obtaining price quotes

Foreign Trade Zones

FTZs Frequently Asked Questions

Clerk Report

Clerk Report