New Charleston Container Gate Hours July 1, 2019

May 31, 2019

In an effort to further enhance velocity and truck productivity, the South Carolina Ports Authority will be opening container gates earlier beginning July 1, 2019.

Effective July 1, 2019 container gate hours will be as follows:

Gates Open

Monday - Friday

  • Dry Boxes 0500
  • Reefer 0600

Saturday

  • Dry Boxes 0600
  • Reefer WANDO WELCH TERMINAL (WWT) ONLY 0800 - 1130

Gates Close

Monday - Friday

  • Gates Close 1730
  • Motor Carriers must be in line by 1700 for single mission
  • Motor Carriers must be in line by 1630 for dual missions
  • Reefer Cut Off 1630

Saturday

  • Gate Closes 1700
  • Motor Carriers must be in line by 1630