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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

sc state ports authority
P.O.Box 22287
Charleston, South Carolina 29413

Switchboard: 843-577-8115

General Port Inquiries:
SCSPAInfo@scspa.com


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webmaster@scspa.com


Frequently Asked Questions
Directions to Port Terminals

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

Equipment Descriptions

Dockside cranes
On-terminal container handlers

Gate Times & Hours of Operation

Hours of operation: main office
Hours of operation: gates
Straight time vs. overtime
Port Holidays

Inland Access

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

Navigational Information

Role of SPA berthing office
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

General Information

Mission of the SC State Ports Authority
Two Ports, One Ports Authority
Leadership
Frequently Dialed Numbers
Contacting Marketing & Sales
Subscribe to the Port of Charleston Mailing List

Directory of Port Services & Facilities

What is the Port Directory?
Listing your company in the Directory
Purchasing advertising
Difference between a listing and an ad
Port Directory Online

PortCharleston Magazine

What is the PortCharleston?
Port Charleston Online
Subscribing to PortCharleston
Changing your mailing address
Purchasing advertising
Closing dates, commissions, and billing
Advertising rates and specs

Ocean Carrier Services Profile

What is the Ocean Carrier Services Profile?

Pricing & Tariffs

What is the Port Tariff?
Obtaining price quotes
Review the Port Tariff online

Foreign Trade Zones

What are foreign trade zones?
Why do foreign trade zones exist?
What are the types of foreign trade zones?
How long does it take to establish an FTZ?
Where are the existing FTZ sites located?
How do FTZs differ from other programs administered by Customs?
How can my company benefit from locating in an FTZ?
What are some of the costs involved with operating an FTZ?
What can be done to merchandise in an FTZ?
Will I eventually pay duty on foreign merchandise in an FTZ?
Will I have to pay duty on the value added in an FTZ?
Does using an FTZ add administrative work?
How can I get more information on FTZ in South Carolina?


 


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