TRANSPORTATION / PORT OF CHARLESTON

Serving as a magnet for new and expanding businesses, the port is often considered the number one economic development asset for the Greater Charleston region. Ranking first among container cargo ports on the Southeast and Gulf coasts, the Port of Charleston is the fourth largest container port in the nation. Only Long Beach and Los Angeles in California and New York/New Jersey handle more containers each year. More than 280,000 statewide jobs relate to the port, with 55,000 of these in the Charleston area. The port serves more than 150 countries around the world and generates nearly $40 billion in revenue for South Carolina. The Port of Charleston is not only a vital transportation amenity but links the Charleston metro business community with the international marketplace. For more information, contact:

Port of Charleston
Charleston
843-723-8651
https://scspa.com

U.S. Coast Guard
Charleston
843-724-7600
https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-7/Units/Sector-Charleston