USA

Port of Charleston (US CHS)

USA
Port of Charleston, USA © SCPortsWebmaster · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE US CHS
Coordinates 32.7833, -79.9167 (32°47′N 79°55′W)
Region US-SC
Nearest city Charleston
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.5 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #90
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 361.55

Located in USA, the port of Charleston serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Charleston has a Small harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Charleston work with a channel depth of 12.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Charleston located?
Charleston is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Charleston?
The UN/LOCODE for Charleston is US CHS.
What is the channel depth at Charleston?
The channel depth at Charleston is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
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