What insurance do I need for Port of Charleston drayage?

UIIA-compliant coverage with $1M Auto Liability, $1M/$2M GL, Motor Truck Cargo, and Trailer Interchange, plus COIs filed with IANA for Wando Welch, Hugh Leatherman, and other terminals.

Do you write hurricane-aware coverage for Charleston port trucks?

Yes. Coastal South Carolina physical damage includes named-storm provisions appropriate for Charleston's Atlantic coast exposure.

Port of Charleston Trucking Insurance

UIIA-Compliant Coverage for Port of Charleston Drayage Carriers

The South Carolina Ports Authority's Charleston complex — including Wando Welch Terminal, the Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal, and North Charleston Terminal — is one of the fastest-growing container port markets on the East Coast. Charleston port trucking carriers connect these terminals with Upstate SC, Georgia, and Southeast U.S. distribution networks via I-26 and I-95.

Same-day COI filings available. Coverage subject to underwriting.

Some of the insurance markets we work with

Carrier availability varies by state, operation type, fleet size, and underwriting requirements.

UIIA-Registered Agency

Same-Day COI Filings

E&S Market Access

IANA Filing Approved

About This Port

South Carolina Ports Authority handled 2.6 million+ TEUs in the most recent year
Primary terminals: Wando Welch Terminal (WWT), Hugh Leatherman Terminal (HLT), North Charleston Terminal
CSX on-dock rail at Wando Welch provides direct intermodal rail connections
Hurricane exposure from Atlantic coast location requires specialty physical damage coverage
TWIC required for unescorted terminal access

Terminals & Facilities

Wando Welch Terminal (WWT) — Mount Pleasant
Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal (HLT) — North Charleston
North Charleston Terminal (NCT)
Columbus Street Terminal (breakbulk / cruise)
CSX on-dock rail at Wando Welch

Coverage Required

Port terminal access requires UIIA-compliant insurance coverage at minimum. Some terminals require higher limits.

Auto Liability

Primary commercial auto liability for trucks operating at ports, rail terminals, and freight corridors. Minimum $1M CSL required by UIIA.

Motor Truck Cargo

Covers freight in containers while in your care between terminals, ramps, and warehouse delivery points.

Trailer Interchange / Chassis

Physical damage on non-owned chassis and trailers pulled under interchange agreements with equipment providers.

General Liability

Protects against certain premises and operations liability at terminals, yards, and business locations.

Physical Damage

Collision and comprehensive coverage for tractors and owned trailers in port, rail yard, and highway environments.

Excess / Umbrella Liability

Higher limits above primary policies when ports, railroads, or contracts require $2M, $3M, or $5M coverage.

Coverage Requirements for This Market

Auto Liability — $1,000,000 CSL minimum
Motor Truck Cargo — $100,000 – $250,000+ per load
Trailer Interchange / Chassis Coverage
General Liability — $1M/$2M
Physical Damage with named-storm hurricane provisions

Fast Filings & Certificates

TruxSurance helps intermodal and drayage carriers secure proof of insurance quickly for railroads, ports, brokers, shippers, and equipment providers. Same-day certificate issuance and filing support may be available once underwriting is complete and coverage is bound.

Certificates of Insurance filed with IANA same business day
Additional insured endorsements for equipment providers
Waiver of subrogation where available
Loss payee / lienholder requests
Trailer interchange and cargo proof
Auto liability filings — MCS-90, state forms

Authorized Intermodal Trucking Insurance Agency

TruxSurance is a licensed trucking insurance agency helping intermodal carriers, drayage companies, port truckers, container haulers, owner-operators, new ventures, and fleets compare available transportation insurance options through E&S and specialty markets.