Terminal 5

Seattle Harbor

Website: https://t5s.tideworks.com/fc-T5S/default.do
Additional Information:
*Please do not schedule drivers to arrive at the terminals prior to gate opens.*

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

**AS VESSEL ETA’S MAY BE REVISED, PLEASE MONITOR T5’s RECEIVING SCHEDULE DAILY**
VESSEL RECEIVING    
**For any questions regarding vessel Cut-Off and/or any Late Gate approval or requests please contact the SSL directly. Any special arrangements for Late Gates will not be reflected as only the general cut off information is provided. Per SSL, Cut Off is at 1600 Hrs unless noted differently**        
VESSEL VOYAGE RECEIVING OPEN REEFER OPEN CUTOFF VESSEL START
MSC ALGHERO MC530R 17-Jul 17-Jul 23-Jul 25-Jul
MSC LAURENCE QK529R 17-Jul 17-Jul 23-Jul 25-Jul
         
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 GAIA QK530R 25-Jul 25-Jul 31-Jul 2-Aug
GREENVILLE MC531R7/23 24-Jul 24-Jul 30-Jul 1-Aug
MSC CONTONOU VIII QK531R 24-Jul 24-Jul 30-Jul  

 

This information is compiled from terminal websites and updated by 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Subsequent changes to the information will be captured the following day. For the most current information, please contact your marine terminal, logistics provider or ocean carrier.

 

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 7/3/25      
  20DR 40DR 40DH 45DH 20RFR 40RH Special
MSC OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN
CMA CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
OOCL CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
COSCO CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
EGL CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

 

EMPTY PICK UP AS OF 6/24/25
  20DR 40DR 40DH 45DH 20RFR 40RFR Special
MSC OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN  OPEN OPEN  OPEN
CMA OPEN OPEN OPEN*** OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
OOCL OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN OPEN***
COS OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
EGL OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED

** VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY.

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 In-gate transactions (export or empty drop, import pick) will not be given past 16:00. GATES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH 1145-1300
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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