Charleston District is deepening Charleston Harbor to 52 feet. Work is currently going on in the entrance channel with several dredges deepening the harbor.
Sean McBride for the US Army Corps of Engineers
When most people think of large-scale commerce, they probably imagine trucks crossing the country on interstate highways packed with goods. However, shipping on waterways accounts for the overwhelming majority of foreign trade as well as a significant portion of domestic shipping via inland waterway channels like the Mississippi River. Maintaining these channels is necessary for ensuring that billions of dollars of goods are delivered on time and intact.
