
- Port
- CHESTER
- Routes
- -
- UN/LOCODE
- USCHR
- Country/Region
- United States
Port Introduction
Charlotte is the largest city in the southeastern state of North Carolina in the United States. Located 525 kilometers north of the capital Washington and 370 kilometers south of the capital of Georgia, Atlanta, the city has a population of 792103 (ranked 18th in the United States in 2013) and a metropolitan population of 2422147. The climate is mild and humid, with distinct four seasons and an average annual temperature of 12 ℃. The city is surrounded by lush trees and green grass, earning it the nickname "Green City". Residential areas were established in 1750. Transportation hub. A distribution center for agricultural products such as cotton, tobacco, and peanuts. The cotton textile industry has always been thriving, and now there are also industries such as agricultural machinery, electrical appliances, chemicals, printing, and food. Many historical sites during the Civil War. There are several universities including the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Smith University. Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States, serving as the headquarters of the world's largest banks, Bank of America and its Merrill Lynch, as well as one of the top five banks in the United States, Bank of America. Bank of America was acquired by the world's sixth largest bank, Wells Fargo Group, in 2008, and Charlotte became the eastern headquarters of the group. Charlotte is a highly modern industrial and commercial city, the most important financial, trade, and transportation center in the southeastern region of the United States, and also the fastest growing city in terms of economic development in the region. 12 banks in the United States, including 5 of the largest banks in the country, operate banking and financial services in Charlotte. Charlotte currently has a workforce of 256000, of which approximately 120000 are engaged in the financial industry, with a total bank asset value of $46 billion. The strong financial industry has laid a solid foundation for Charlotte's economic development. Charlotte is also an important commercial and trade zone in the southeastern United States, with industries mainly focused on textiles, electricity, furniture, computers, chemicals, machinery, food, and high-tech development.
Other Port Data
| Harbor Use | - | Shelter Afforded | Good |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Depth (m) | 11 | Anchorage Depth (m) | 11 |
| Cargo Pier Depth (m) | 9.4 | Oil Terminal Depth (m) | 0 |
| Entrance Width (m) | 0 | Tidal Range (m) | 1.8 |
| Maximum Vessel Length (m) | 0 | Maximum Vessel Beam (m) | 0 |
| Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 0 | Facilities - Container | - |
| Facilities - Solid Bulk | - | Facilities - Liquid Bulk | - |
| Facilities - Ro-Ro | - | Facilities - Oil Terminal | - |
| Facilities - LNG Terminal | - | Cranes - Fixed | Yes |
| Cranes - Mobile | - | Cranes - Floating | - |
| Pilotage - Compulsory | Yes | Tugs - Assistance | - |
| Repairs | Major | Dry Dock | Medium |
| Services - Longshoremen | - | Supplies - Potable Water | Yes |
| Supplies - Fuel Oil | Yes | Supplies - Diesel Oil | Yes |
| Railway | - |




