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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
Bridge Maintenance Will Impact Off-Hour Access to Columbus Street Terminal  7/7/2008

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



Channel Specifications

Channel Depth (mean low water):Harbor Map
--Entrance Channel 47 ft (14.3m)
--Harbor channel and dockside 45 ft (13.7m)
--Soft mud bottom.

Channel Width:
Minimum 500 feet (152m).
Maximum 1,000 feet (304.8m).

Tidal Currents:
Average 1.5 knots.

Bridges:
Lower Cooper River Bridge -
Air draft 186 ft (56.6m) MHW

Upper Cooper River Bridge (North Charleston Terminal Only)
Air draft 150 ft (45.7m) MHW

Charts:
NOAA 11524 and 1 1 526.

Pilotage:
Required. Charleston Branch Pilot's Association.

Regulations:
U.S. Coast Guard regulations apply.

Tug and Tow:
Available 24-hours-a-day.

Water:
Available at dock.

Radio Contacts:
SPA Berthing Office monitors marine VHF 13, 14, 16 and 18-A.
Harbor Pilots monitor marine VHF 13, 16 and 1 S-A.
Tug & Docking Pilots monitor marine VHF 7-A, 17-A and 74.

Tariff:
Available on request or click to view online.

 


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