In an effort to further enhance reliability, velocity and truck productivity in the Port of Charleston, the South Carolina Ports Authority is extending container gate hours for all lines beginning February 7, 2015 to the following: Saturday Gates 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motor Carriers attempting to perform dual missions must enter the lanes by 4:00 p.m. Motor Carriers attempting to perform single missions must enter the lanes by 4:30 p.m. However, motor carriers cannot deliver or receive loaded running reefers on Saturdays. Extended dual mission capability Monday - Friday Additionally South Carolina Ports Authority is extending dual mission capability during the weekdays at both container terminals from 1700 to 1730. Reefer’s will continue to be accepted until 1630. This change will be effective Monday, 9 February 2015.