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One of the many reasons Charleston has such a strong economy.

"The additional depth [from 45 feet to 52 feet] allows for the largest fully loaded container ships in the world to call on the port, no matter the tide. With the completion of the project, Charleston is now seeing record-breaking levels of cargo travelling through its port, and new businesses are taking advantage of the depth."

A Milestone Celebration: Charleston Harbor Becomes Deepest Port on the East Coast as US Sen Graham hails Great Lakes Dredge & Dock dredger - DredgeWire Charleston Harbor is now the deepest port on the East Coast at 52 feet, a milestone definitely worth celebrating. On Dec. 5, 2022, Gov. Henry McMaster, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Tim Scott, Rep. Nancy Mace, state leaders, representatives from the South Carolina Ports Authority, and other partner agen...