Port of Charleston

Make sure to take an interactive tour of our port terminals.

• Cited by customers as most productive container port in North America
• Ranked first in customer satisfaction by readers of World Trade
• Terminals are closer to open sea than any competing port
• Uses ORION computer system to expedite cargo clearance process (most cleared up to three days prior to arrival)
• Provides access to 40 shipping lines including all top 20 carriers
• Top markets are Europe and Asia with 150+ countries directly served
• In 2006, handled 1.97 million TEUs, an all-time record
• Major terminal expansion project is underway

Union Pier Terminal

• Dedicated breakbulk and Ro/Ro cargo terminal
• 4 berths
• Easy access to I-26
• 1.5 hours to pilot station "C"
• 19.5 nautical miles

Columbus Street Terminal

• Combination container and breakbulk terminal
• 6 berths
• Easy access to I-26
• 1.5 hours to pilot station "C"
• 20 nautical miles

North Charleston Terminal

• Container terminal
• 2,460 feet of continuous berth
• Easy access to I-26 and I-526
• 2.5 hours to pilot station "C"
• 28 nautical miles

Wando Welch Terminal

• Container terminal
• 3,800 feet of continuous berth
• Less than 1 mile to I-526; easy access to I-26
• 2 hours to pilot station "C"
• 22 nautical miles

Veterans Terminal

• Breakbulk terminal
• Four piers
• Easy access to I-26
• 2 hours to pilot station "C"
• 23 nautical miles

View more information on the Port of Charleston and its impact on our Global Business.

Also, the Port of Charleston's website includes a Directory of Transportation & Trade Services, a comprehensive guide to local trade and transportation-related services.

Charleston International Airport

Make sure to take an interactive tour of our Charleston area airports.

• Quick access to I-26 & I-526
• Seven airlines: AirTran, Delta, US Airways, Northwest, United Express, Continental, American Eagle
• 100+ daily flights (view flight schedule)
• Non-stop service to/from 18 major airports
• Growing air cargo service
• Runway lengths: 9,001 feet (2,744 meters) & 7,004 feet (2,135 meters)
• Plans underway to extend both runways
• Phone (843) 767-1100

Executive Airports

Corporate Wings

• Located in North Charleston
• Runway length: 9,001 feet (2,743 meters)
• Phone (843) 746-7600

Berkeley County Airport

• Located in Moncks Corner
• Runway length: 3,800 feet (1,158 meters)
• Phone (843) 899-7711

Dorchester County Airport - Summerville

• Located in Summerville
• Runway length: 3,700 feet (1,128 meters)
• Phone (843) 851-0970

Dorchester County Airport - St. George

• Located in St. George
• Runway length: 3,201 feet (976 meters)
• Phone (843) 563-6028

Faison Field

• Located in Mt. Pleasant
• Runway length: 3,700 feet (1,128 meters)
• Phone (843) 884-8837

Mercury Air Center

• Located on Johns Island
• Runway length: 5,000 feet (1,524 meters)
• Phone (843) 559-2401

Primary Railways

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• CSX and Norfolk Southern both operate large, well-equipped rail yards
• Dedicated intermodal trains for service to key markets
• Daily express services inbound/outbound
• Double stack, COFC and TOFC services
• Exceptionally high and wide rail clearances for out-of-gauge cargo

CSX Transportation

• 2700 Bennett Yard Road
• Charleston, SC 29405
• (843) 745-5340

Norfolk Southern

• 1201 Main Street
• Columbia, SC 29201
• (803) 748-1277

South Carolina Public Railways

• 540 East Bay Street
• Charleston, SC 29403-6337
• (843) 727-2067

Amtrak (National Rail Passenger Service)

• 4565 Gaynor Avenue
• North Charleston, SC 29405
• (843) 744-8263 for station information
• (800) 872-7245 for reservations/schedule information

Highway System

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• 3 Interstate highways (I-26, I-95, I-526)
• 3 major U.S. highways, 7 major state highways
• I-95, I-77, I-20, I-85 and I-40 all link directly to I-26
• 200+ trucking firms serve the market
• Land-based shipments can reach most domestic markets within 48 hours