The South Carolina State Ports Authority has invested heavily in new cranes and equipment in recent years. The Port of Charleston is regarded by many in the maritime industry to be among the most productive ports in the world. Having the right equipment for the job is a big part of productivity.
Dockside Container Cranes
The Port of Charleston offers access to 21 container cranes, 16 of which are at least post-Panamax in size. The port's fleet presently includes:
| Crane Name |
# of Cranes |
| IHI Post-Panamax |
5 |
| IHI Panamax |
1 |
| Morris Post-Panamax |
3 |
| Paceco Espana Post-Panamax |
2 |
| Paceco/Hyundai HHI Super Post-Panamax |
6 |
| ZPMC Super Post-Panamax |
4 |
Total Port of Charleston Cranes |
21 |
|
For detailed specifications 
on container cranes, click here 
. For the distribution of cranes at the Port of Charleston, click on the individual terminal pages.
On-Terminal Container 
Handling
On-terminal equipment has been a major priority for the
Port of Charleston the last few years. There has been a dramatic growth in the port's investment in more and faster equipment to keep ahead of demand.
Presently the
Port of Charleston's fleet consists of 43 rubber tire gantry cranes (RTGs), 44 toplifters, 17 emptyhandlers and 21 container cranes.
