Ship Chandler & Marine Supply — Charleston, SC
1,050 miles from our Houston hub. Provisions, technical stores, and logistics for Charleston are coordinated through our extended supply network rather than direct Houston dispatch.
Request a Quote for Charleston Call (713) 921-2255Port of Charleston at a Glance
Operated by South Carolina Ports Authority — Charleston is a deep-water container port with strong automotive and Ro-Ro handling.
- Wando Welch Terminal handles roughly 80% of SC Ports' container volume, with 15 ship-to-shore cranes and the ability to berth three mega-ships simultaneously
- Harbor deepened to 52 feet in 2022 — among the deepest on the U.S. East Coast — via a $580 million project completed on time and under budget
- FY2025: 2.6 million TEUs handled and 165,949 finished vehicles shipped, the 8th-largest U.S. container port
- Columbus Street Terminal handles breakbulk, Ro-Ro, and heavy-lift cargo up to 900 tons alongside cruise operations
What We Supply at Charleston
For vessels calling Charleston, SC, GSM-Fuji coordinates fulfillment through our partner network rather than direct Houston dispatch given the distance.
- 24/7 Emergency Hotline — call us first; we'll coordinate the fastest available option for Charleston
- Safety Equipment — SOLAS-compliant life-saving appliances, fire fighting gear, and PPE, sourced through our network
- Documentation & Compliance — customs, certificate management, and port clearance support regardless of distance from Houston
- Direct Houston Dispatch — available for provisions and technical stores when lead time allows
Charleston Location
Frequently Asked Questions — Charleston
What port authority operates the Port of Charleston?
The Port of Charleston is operated by South Carolina Ports Authority.
What cargo does the Port of Charleston primarily handle?
The Port of Charleston is a deep-water container port with strong automotive and Ro-Ro handling.
How far is Charleston from GSM-Fuji's Houston hub, and can you supply vessels there?
Charleston is 1,050 miles from Houston. GSM-Fuji coordinates provisions, technical stores, and logistics for vessels there through our extended supply network, with 24/7 emergency support available regardless of distance.