Port of Charleston

Charleston (UN/LOCODE USCHS), situated in South Carolina within the United States and governed by the America/New_York timezone, coordinates 32.7764749 latitude and -79.9310512 longitude, represents a premier Atlantic seaboard hub handling over 50 million tons of cargo annually, including containerized goods, bulk commodities, and breakbulk shipments; its deep‑water harbor, extensive rail and highway connections, and strategic proximity to major inland markets enable efficient multimodal distribution, while its skilled workforce, advanced logistics infrastructure, and regulatory compliance reinforce its status as a vital gateway for U.S. international trade and regional economic development through supporting global supply chains and fostering regional prosperity worldwide today.