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Tools to assist clients with efficiently moving cargo through the port.
Descriptions of Port of Charleston facilities.
Navigational and vessel access information.
Highway and rail connections to key inland markets.
Client advisories, Port Directory, Carrier Service Search and various other helpful resources.
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Client AdvisoriesGray Line
2008 July 4 Gate Closures  7/1/2008

Export Free Time Extended; Demurrage Rate Increased  7/1/2008

Export Receiving Window Extended  6/23/2008

Say Goodbye to the ORION User Access Fee  6/17/2008


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Press Releases
Construction advances at new Charleston container terminal 7/3/2008

S.C. Ports Earmarks $80 Million to Develop New Capacity 6/19/2008

S.C. State Ports Authority Challenges Business and Community Leaders to Take the “Pledge for Growth” 6/9/2008

Contact

The Port of Charleston
P.O.Box 22287
Charleston, South Carolina 29413

Switchboard: (843) 577-8115

Marketing and Sales Inquiries:
SCSPAMktg_Sales@scspa.com

Website Questions:
webmaster@scspa.com



Highway Connections

Interstate Highway MapThe primary interstate artery into and out of Charleston isInterstate 26. Interstate highways are within two miles of all Port of Charleston terminals. From there it is possible to go cross-country without hitting a stoplight. I-95, I-77, I-20, I-85 and I-40 are all directly linked to Charleston via I-26.
  • Direct interstate highway access.
  • Excellent high and wide clearances for cargo.
  • 150+ trucking firms in operation in Charleston.

Sample over-the-highway mileage and estimated travel time at 65mph:


  • Charlotte: 209 miles. 3 hours, 14 min.
  • Atlanta: 320 miles. 5 hours, 4 min.
  • Knoxville: 371 miles. 5 hours, 54 min.
  • Greenville, SC: 214 miles. 3 hours, 27 min.
  • Raleigh: 280 miles. 4 hours, 34 min.
  • Asheville: 267 miles. 4 hours, 17 min.
  • Jacksonville: 240 miles. 4 hours, 9 min.
  • Louisville: 620 miles. 9 hours, 48 min.
  • Memphis: 713 miles. 12 hours.
  • Birmingham: 472 miles. 7 hours, 32 min.
  • St. Louis: 864 miles. 13 hours, 40 min.
  • Chicago: 909 miles. 14 hours, 29 min.
  • Indianapolis: 726 miles. 11 hours, 29 min.

 

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