Terminal 5

Seattle Harbor

Website: https://t5s.tideworks.com/fc-T5S/default.do
Additional Information: Terminal 5 will be CLOSED on MONDAYS unless otherwise noted until further notice.
FIFA Information for SSA Terminals-Seattle. The T5 one-day a week gate/yard closures will be adjusted to align with World Cup match days through July 6, with the exception of June 15 (open).
Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth),
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, July 1
Monday, July 6 (Independence Day-Observed)
Vessels at Berth: NONE
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Export Receiving:

For the most updated MSC receiving please refer to the following link: http://www.mymsc.com

 
VESSEL/VOYAGE RECEIVING OPEN REEFER OPEN CUTOFF VESSEL START
MSC ELIANA MC625R 12-Jun 12-Jun 18-Jun 21-Jun
MSC SHAY UK625R 12-Jun 12-Jun 18-Jun 20-Jun
CAPE KORTIA MC626R 17-Jun 17-Jun 23-Jun 25-Jun
ESTIMATED FIRST RECEIVING DATES        
DO NOT deliver to Terminal until vessel appears above as authorized for receiving. All estimated dates are subject to change based on actual vessel arrival time.        
VESSEL/ VOYAGE RECEIVING OPEN REEFER OPEN CUTOFF VESSEL START
MSC IVANA UK626R 22-Jun 22-Jun 25-Jun 28-Jun
MSC ABY X UK627R 22-Jun 22-Jun 25-Jun 30-Jun

 

Import:

SSA Terminal 5 (T5) appointments are mandatory for LOCAL IMPORT ROWS (C400, F&G3/400).

LOCAL  LINES APPTS REQUIRED
THESE LINES ARE FOR PARTICULAR CANS
PLEASE HAVE CAN NUMBER READY
LOCATIONS ARE F300/F400/G300/G400/H400
 
AND N700'S FOR HAZMAT
 
PEEL OFF LINES COMPANIES WITH 10 CANS OR MORE. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, FIRST CAN OUT!!!!  BUT MUST CALL OR EMAIL TERMINAL BY NOON DAY BEFORE THAT YOUR COMPANY IS COMING FOR PICK UP
CUSTOMS AND FEES NEED TO BE CLEARED.
PLEASE HAVE SCAC CODE READY
LOCATIONS ARE A400'S/Y600'S/N700'S/K306-424
BY FAR THE FASTEST LINE

Peel Off Piles

  • A peel-off pile will automatically be made when a minimum of 20 containers from the same vessel and same size (20x40’s, 20x45’s, etc.) for the same trucker.
  • Requests for Peel Off exclusion must be submitted to the terminal 48 hours prior to vessel start or Friday 10:00 a.m. for vessels starting Sundays and Mondays.
  • Trucker SCAC code must be assigned to containers 48 hours prior to vessel arrival.
  • Note: certain SSL’s will require truckers/shippers to contact them to assign trucker SCAC into our system.
  • We request that drivers have a sign posted on their front truck window to specify which customer they are picking up for. Example: TGT, WMT, IKEA, HD, GE & ETC. This will help to expedite delivery.
  • Containers will move out in the order they are stacked.
  • Containers must move off dock within 3 working days of 1st availability.

Peel off set up for MSC cargo. Please email your information to T5imports@ssamarine.com

Chassis:

No Chassis are available at Terminal 5, please secure a chassis before arriving

 

Empties:

All empty containers returning to Terminal 5 MUST have valid Empty Drop Appointment BEFORE the truck arrives at the terminal. 

EMPTY RECEIVING AS OF 5/27/26              
  20DR 40DR 40DH 45DH 20RFR 40RH Special
MSC OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN on Fridays only OPEN

 

EMPTY PICK UP AS OF 5/27/26

        
  20DR 40DR 40DH 45DH 20RFR 40RFR Special
MSC OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

Please contact the appropriate line for information on where to return or pick up their equipment*

ALL Empty Drops MUST have a confirmed pre-arrival lodged via eModal

 - Empty Pre-Arrivals will remain lodged in the system for 4 calendar days. 
 - Containers must be on-hired if needed prior to in-gating

Other Information:

Monday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM In-gate transactions (export or empty drop, import pick) will not be given past 16:00. GATES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH 1145-1300
Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM In-gate transactions (export or empty drop, import pick) will not be given past 16:00. GATES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH 1145-1300
Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM In-gate transactions (export or empty drop, import pick) will not be given past 16:00. GATES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH 1145-1300
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM In-gate transactions (export or empty drop, import pick) will not be given past 16:00. GATES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH 1145-1300
Saturday Closed  
Sunday Closed  
GATE HOURS
*No Empty or Load dispatch after 16:00 pm  
*In-Gates will close at 16:00
GATES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH 1145-1300
*Terminal only open on weekend per SS Line request
Please DO NOT schedule drivers to arrive at the terminal until gates open at 8:00am!! 

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