Vital information for motor carriers, cargo owners, and container client interests.
Gate Codes required June 6.
The South Carolina Ports Authority will begin deploying its Advanced Gate System June 6, 2016 at the Port of Charleston. This new system will further enhance container velocity, building on our commitment to being the most productive port in North America. It will also entail some important operational changes for truckers and cargo owners.
- Beginning June 6, 2016, a Gate Code will be required for ALL container and chassis moves at the Wando Welch Terminal and the North Charleston Terminal.
- Motor carriers can only obtain Gate Codes via our free web portal GO!Port. All motor carriers doing business at SCPA container facilities must register on GO!Port to generate gate codes.
- For more information on using GO!Port, the new pre-advise gate process, and other helpful information please see the web links below.
GO!Port & AGS Homepage
GO!Port Registration Page
AGS Motor Carrier Training Guide
- Requiring Gate Codes on June 6 is just the first step. The full implementation of AGS will begin on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Wando Welch Terminal. Full implementation at North Charleston Terminal will follow at a later date.
- Benefits of AGS when fully-implemented will be faster truck turn times, more robust and more transparent information flow, improved mission flexibility, and enhanced management tools to create, add, and delete your own users and their privileges.
The move to AGS will be a huge leap forward for the Port of Charleston and our clients; however such change will not come without some challenges. Delays in truck processing are anticipated during the roll-out period, especially on and around Monday, June 6 and Monday, June 20. We ask for your patience during this time. There are some things you can do to minimize any negative impacts:
- Ensure all motor carriers and drivers are familiar with the new process and have practiced on GO!Port beginning June 1, when the pre-advise screen will be available.
- If possible, plan to minimize activity on June 6 and June 20.
Thank you in advance for embracing this upgrade and for your patience during the initial roll-out period.