Professional Container Moving Services To and From the Port of Richmond, California

Container Transport offers reliable solutions for your container transportation to and from the Port of Richmond, California. Contact us today for a competitive rate.

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Reliable Container Pick-Up and Delivery in the Port of Richmond, California

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At Container Transport, we have safely shipped containers to and from the Port of Richmond, California, for nearly two decades. Our wealth of experience and equipment ensures your transportation runs smoothly. When you place an order with us, we quickly run the logistics and generate an estimate for you. Our dedicated specialists are at your disposal across 24 hours throughout the shipment. We are transparent and trustworthy. Container Transport is here to get you started whether you are looking to ship an empty container, a fully loaded container, single or multiple containers, or new or used containers over short or long distances. Contact us today.

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Ship a Container Within, To, and From the Port of Richmond With Us

At Container Transport, we tailor our services to attend to the specific requirements of your container shipping. Our personnel is well trained to handle your container safely regardless of its contents, weight, and size. We inspect and secure your container safely onto our trailers before they’re dispatched. Through shipment, our drivers use the best routes informed by repetitive successful shipments to and from the port. We pick up and deliver containers between ports, terminals, warehouses, businesses, etc. Container Transport guarantees reliable container shipping services to and from the Port of Richmond, California. When shipping your container, we personalize your move to ensure maximum satisfaction. Reach out to us for more information.

Everything You Need To Know About the Port of Richmond, California

The Port of Richmond, California, sits on the San Francisco Bay in the East Bay and Oakland Suburb of Richmond. It is the number one port handling vehicles and liquid bulk in the San Francisco Bay. It also controls the shipment of break-bulk goods, containers, and dry-bulk. There are 11 privately owned terminals, eight city-owned terminals, and five dry docks in the Port of Richmond, California. The port is strategically located near rail lines and highways, critical for maritime trade. Unlike other ports, such as the Port of Oakland and the Port of San Francisco, there is minimal traffic here.

Container Types We Transport

Container Transport moves all types of containers. Whether yours is fully loaded, empty, half-empty, or customized, we will move it.

Crane loading container onto trailer.

Port of Los Richmond, California Terminals: We Serve All These Terminals

The Port of Richmond, California, handles a diverse category of cargo. Hence, the cargo is distributed into various terminals to ensure easy handling. The terminals include:

Terminal 1

This terminal is located at 1500 Dornan Drive in Richmond, California.

Terminal 2

It handles the distribution of liquid bulk. It has an area of at least 8 acres. It has a concrete wharf of 50 feet by 45 feet, a timber wharf of 225 feet by 45 feet, a berthing length of 720 feet, and two warehouses stretching up to 140,00 Square feet. There are rail connections to (BNSF/UPSP) and no cargo handling equipment.

Moving a Landoll Container on a Trailer.

Terminal 3 

Its address is 1411 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA, 94804, USA. It stores, imports, and distributes project cargo, containers, and break bulk. The physical data showcases a -35 MLLW draft and a 1009-foot by 105-foot concrete wharf. It also has two warehouses, each at least 80,000 square feet and 1250 feet of berthing length. It also has two 37-ton Portainers (wharfside container cranes) and cargo handling equipment.

Terminal 4

It's used for pending. Its area is at least 37 acres, and it does not have cargo-handling equipment. There is a -28 MLLW draft, 1259 feet of berthing length, a 1000-foot by 25-foot timber wharf, and two warehouses totaling 12,000 Square feet.

Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT)

The terminal is 130 acres without any handling equipment. It's used for storing, importing, and distributing autos, dry and liquid bulk, and break bulk. It has rail services connecting its terminal (BNSF), even rail car spots. It has a concrete wharf of 109 feet by 105 feet and two concrete piers of 550 feet by 50 feet. The draft is -35 feet. There are four graving docks of 575 feet by 100 feet each and one of 750 feet by 100 feet.

Container Trailers

Trailer TypeLength CapacityWidth CapacityHeight CapacityCost Per Mile (over 500 miles)
Flatbed53ft8.5ft8.5ft$2.45
Landoll74ft8.5ft8.5ft$3.75
Lowboy29ft8.5ft8.5ft$3.45
Container Trailer20ft - 40ft8.5ft8.5ft$3.20
Side Lifter20ft - 40ft8.5ft8.5ft$2.85

Transparent Container Moving Services in Port of Richmond, California

Crane lifting a 40ft HC container.

Container Transport guarantees affordability when shipping your container to and from the Port of Richmond, California. We offer our clients detailed quotes regardless of the number you demand. Our charges are straightforward, without any hidden fees. We offer pocket-friendly estimates accompanied by value for your money. Container Transport also offers insured container shipping services to and from the Port of Richmond, California. Contact us today to get started.

Frequently aSKED questions

To get a quote for moving containers, you can call Container Transport or visit our website. Click the get quote tab, usually at the bottom of the home or about us page. Sometimes, the tab is on the menu section. Give details of what you want to ship, in this case, a container. Next, you need to give information on the final destination of your container. Before you get the quote or estimate, submit your personal information, including your name, phone number, and email, to receive your free quote for moving containers.
Moving containers requires the best trailers that can handle heavy or wide loads. The choice of a suitable trailer depends on the container size, 20 feet or 40 feet, and weight. Our container transport company has numerous types of trailers that handle oversized, heavy, or wide containers. Our logistic agents can recommend lightweight and high-strength chassis trailers because of their outstanding maneuverability, flexibility, and ability to carry 20-foot, 40-foot, and extended containers. We also use flatbed trailers that have adequate strength for container hauling. Another trailer option to hire is the Gooseneck, which can carry light to heavy containers.
Loading a container on a trailer or truck requires specialized equipment or tools. Shipping container movers first ensure the container is in perfect condition, free from damages, holes, or issues that can damage the things inside. Next, the shipping specialists moving the containers ensure the trailer is parked in the best position for proper loading. It should have all the required tie-downs to hold the container securely for safe transportation. Our container transport company uses cargo lifters, such as top pickers, driverless AGVs, forklifts, and cranes, to lift the cargo and properly position it in the trailer for securing and transportation.
Yes, permits are a vital requirement when shipping a container locally or internationally. Some local, state, international, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws require you to have permits based on the type of goods you are transporting and the final destination of your cargo. As a renowned legitimate transportation company, we navigate the shipping industry and regulations to ensure our clients get all the necessary permits to ship their containers safely without legal issues.
Yes, we have cranes that help us load and offload your container from trailers and other means of transportation. The numerous cranes for loading and unloading include crawler, tower, overhead, floating, and gantry cranes with different applications. Tower cranes are state-of-the-art equipment that can lift containers to and from trailers during intermodal shipping. Overhead cranes help in lifting heavy containers in our shipyards.