Port of Charleston (USCHS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Charleston (UN/LOCODE USCHS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 32.7833° N, 79.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Charleston
Where is Port of Charleston located?
Port of Charleston is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 32.7833° N, 79.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Charleston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Charleston is USCHS — country code US, location code CHS.
How deep is Port of Charleston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Charleston has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Charleston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Charleston.
What type of harbor is Port of Charleston?
Port of Charleston is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Charleston have?
Port of Charleston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Charleston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →