UN/LOCODE US GGE marks Georgetown, South Carolina, a Sampit River breakbulk berth that the South Carolina Ports Authority has agreed to close so the site can join the city's waterfront reuse plan. Steel, cement and aggregates for the neighbouring steel mill once crossed the wharf; no scheduled container line has ever served this location. Silting is the deciding factor — the US Army Corps of Engineers put the cost of dredging back to the authorised depth of roughly 27 feet at more than USD 70 million, plus about USD 6 million a year to maintain it. Shippers moving ocean freight to the Georgetown area work through Charleston some 100 km to the south, called by the major container carriers, or through Wilmington, North Carolina. Georgetown itself remains a CBP port of entry (code 1602), which still matters for customs clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Georgetown?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Georgetown is US GGE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Georgetown located?▼

The port of Georgetown is located in United States (North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Georgetown?▼

Georgetown is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Georgetown?▼

The channel depth of Georgetown is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

33.36667, -79.28333

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Georgetown

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