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Port of Charleston

GBCHD🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Charleston

Charleston is a major seaport in South Carolina, United States. Its facilities handle containers, vehicles, and various other cargo types. The port operates four public terminals and additional private facilities.

Background
The Port of Charleston is a seaport located in South Carolina in the Southeastern United States. The port's facilities span two municipalities— North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant—with four public terminals owned and operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). These facilities handle containers, motor vehicles and other rolling stock, non-containerized goods and project cargo] operation. Additional facilities in the port are privately owned and operated, handling bulk commodities like petroleum, coal and steel.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q7231107 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
scspa.com →
OpenStreetMap
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCHD
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

Region

Subdivision
GB-ANS
Latitude
56.5833°
Longitude
-3.0000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Charleston?+
The approach to Charleston is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Newport-on-Tay Lighthouse at 8.5 NM to the SSE. Other aids include St. Andrews Lighthouses (16.2 NM SSE), Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses (24.3 NM S), East Vows (24.8 NM SSE), Burntisland and Aberdour Area Lighthouses (33.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Charleston on?+
The Port of Charleston is situated on the North Sea in GB. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Charleston?+
You can track vessels near Charleston (GBCHD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBCHD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Charleston?+
The Port of Charleston operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.