Baltimore Terminals
A high-capacity, dedicated container and RORO terminal offering streamlined operations and direct access to major inland markets and distribution hubs.
Baltimore RORO & Container Services
Seagirt Marine Terminal – Container Operations
2600 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21224
Atlantic Container Line utilizes Seagirt Marine Terminal for containerized cargo, offering high-volume throughput and direct access to inland distribution routes.
Key Features
- Full container and chassis depot services
- Direct highway access and rail connectivity
- Efficient gate processing for import/export and reefer cargo
- Integrated with ACL’s digital systems for real-time cargo visibility
Hours of Operation
- Containers: Mon–Fri, 7 AM – 4:30 PM
- Chassis Depot: Mon–Fri, 7 AM – 4 PM
- Reefer & Over-Dimension: Mon–Fri, 7 AM – 4 PM
- Vail Street Outbound Gate closes at 4 PM
Scheduled Closures
–
Container Availability North America
| Location | 20′ dry vans | 40′ high cubes | Specialized equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax, CA | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Montreal, CA | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability | ● No availability |
| Toronto, CA | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability | ● No availability |
| New York, US | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Baltimore, US | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Norfolk, US | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Chicago, US | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Detroit, US | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● No availability |
| as of January 19, 2026 | |||
Dundalk Marine Terminal – RoRo & Breakbulk Operations
Lot 1501, 2700 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21222
Atlantic Container Line calls at Dundalk Marine Terminal for RoRo and breakbulk cargo, including Mafi trailers, vehicles, and project cargo.
Key Features
- 570 acres of terminal space with direct rail access
- Dedicated RoRo and breakbulk handling zones
- US Customs office on site
- OEM vehicle gates open 24/7
Hours of Operation
- RoRo & Breakbulk: Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM
- OEM Vehicle Gates: Open 24/7
Scheduled Closures
- 19th of January
- 12th of February
RORO Contacts – Dundalk Marine Terminal, Baltimore
Atlantic Container Line Terminal Office
+1 (908) 518-7389
For Truck Loading/Unloading Charges:
- [email protected]
- Direct Email, [email protected]
- Phone, 410-649-7806
Crane Appointments:
- Direct Email, [email protected]
- Phone (cell), 410-846-7705
Baltimore Schedules & Transit Times
Master Schedule A Service – Westbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Wallhamn* | Mon–Mon |
| Antwerp | Wed–Thu |
| Liverpool | Sat–Sun |
| Belfast** | Thu–Thu |
| Dublin** | Fri–Fri |
| Halifax | Mon–Mon |
| New York PNCT & FAPS | Wed–Thu |
| Baltimore | Fri–Sat |
| Norfolk-NIT | Sun–Sun |
*RORO Service via AET **Container Service via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Master Schedule A Service – Eastbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| New York PNCT & FAPS | Wed–Thu |
| Baltimore | Fri–Sat |
| Norfolk-NIT | Sun–Sun |
| New York PNCT | Mon–Tue |
| Halifax | Wed–Thu |
| Liverpool | Wed–Thu |
| Antwerp | Wed–Thu |
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Belfast** | Thu–Thu |
| Dublin** | Fri–Fri |
**Container Service via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Transit Times A Service – Eastbound
| From ↓ | To Liverpool | To Dublin** | To Belfast** | To Hamburg | To Antwerp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 6 days | 11 days | 12 days | 10 days | 13 days |
| NY Container PNCT | 13 days | 18 days | 19 days | 17 days | 20 days |
| NY RORO FAPS | 13 days | – | – | 17 days | 20 days |
| Norfolk NIT | 10 days | 13 days | 14 days | 13 days | 16 days |
| Baltimore | 11 days | 15 days | 16 days | 14 days | 17 days |
Transit Times A Service – Westbound
| From ↓ | To Halifax | To New York | To Baltimore | To Norfolk NIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 8 days | 10 days | 12 days | 14 days |
| Belfast** | 13 days | 15 days | 18 days | 20 days |
| Dublin** | 10 days | 12 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Antwerp | 11 days | 13 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Hamburg | 14 days | 16 days | 18 days | 20 days |
| Wallhamn* | 20 days | 23 days | 25 days | 27 days |
*RORO Service via AET.
**Container Service via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
West African Direct Service – Westbound
| From WAF City ↓ | Providence** | New York | Baltimore | Savannah | Jacksonville** | Freeport | Wilmington** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar* | T/S | 10 days | 13 days | 15 days | 26 days | 21 days | T/S |
| Cotonou* | 13 days | 14 days | 17 days | 19 days | 30 days | 25 days | 16 |
| Lagos* | 14 days | 15 days | 18 days | 20 days | 31 days | 26 days | 17 |
| Lome* | 17 days | 18 days | 21 days | 23 days | 34 days | 29 days | 20 |
| Tema* | T/S | 19 days | 22 days | 24 days | 35 days | 30 days | T/S |
| Luanda | T/S | 22 days | 25 days | 27 days | 38 days | 33 days | T/S |
| Pointe Noire | T/S | 25 days | 28 days | 30 days | 36 days | 36 days | T/S |
| Libreville** | T/S | N/A | 30 days | 32 days | 43 days | 44 days | T/S |
| Douala | T/S | 25 days | 28 days | 30 days | 39 days | 36 days | T/S |
| Abidjan | T/S | 15 days | 18 days | 20 days | 39 days | 26 days | T/S |
| Banjul** | T/S | N/A | 34 days | 37 days | 47 days | 43 days | T/S |
| Conakry | T/S | 16 days | 19 days | 21 days | 32 days | 27 days | T/S |
| Freetown | N/A | 28 days | 31 days | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Takoradi | T/S | 25 days | 28 days | 30 days | 36 days | 36 days | T/S |
| Bata/Malabo | T/S | 31 days | 33 days | 35 days | 46 days | 42 days | T/S |
| Monrovia | T/S | 25 days | 28 days | 30 days | 36 days | 36 days | T/S |
*Direct
** RORO Only
ACL acts as the General Agent for its Parent Company, Grimaldi Lines, in North America for its direct RORO/Container service between North America and West Africa.
Cut-offs Baltimore – Eastbound
| Baltimore, MD ETA Sat 08.00 | Docs | VGM | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container | 17.00 (EST), Tue. | 16.00 (EST), Wed. | 16.00 (EST), Wed. |
| Haz. DECS | 16.00 (EST), Tue. | – | 16.00 (EST), Tue. |
| Haz. Container | 17.00 (EST), Tue. | 16.00 (EST), Wed. | 16.00 (EST), Wed. |
| Used Self-Propelled | 17.00 (EST), Tue. | – | 15.00 (EST), Tue. |
| Cargo for RORO decks | 17.00 (EST), Tue. | – | 15.00 (EST), Wed. |
All cut offs above are at the port of load. Containers moving by rail will have earlier container receiving cut off at the inland rail terminal.
- Time: All Documentation/haz dec cut offs are prior to sailing.
- Docs: Final date and time for submitting Cargo Declaration Data to your ACL office for all eastbound shipments from North American ports. Haz Docs are always due prior to cargo delivery at the port or rail terminal.
- Cargo: Final date & time for receiving cargo at port of loading. Excludes used‐self propelled which are subject to US Customs rules and may need to be on terminal earlier.
Rail Cut-off – Eastbound
| Rail-Head | Port of Loading | Day | Time | Haz-Mat Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Norfolk | Friday | 17.00 | |
| Chicago | Baltimore | Friday | 10.00 | |
| Chicago | NYC (Croxton) | Tuesday | 14.00 | |
| Chicago | NYC (PNCT) | Thursday | 10.00 | |
| Chicago | Halifax | Thursday | 12.00 | 11.00 |
| Detroit | Halifax | Thursday | 15.00 | 14.00 |
| Toronto | Halifax | Friday | 20.00 | 16.00 |
| Montreal | Halifax | Friday | 20.00 | 16.00 |
Contact an office near Baltimore
ACL/Grimaldi Virginia Beach Office
Address
272 Bendix Road, Suite 300,
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
- Export (Toll Free/Local): (800) ACL-1235 / (757) 518-3800
- Export Customer Service: [email protected]
- Export Rate Requests: [email protected]
- RORO Rate Requests: [email protected]
- Import (Toll Free/Local): (888) 802-0403 / (757) 518-3813
- Import Customer Service: [email protected]
- Grimaldi: [email protected]
ACL Westfield Office
Address
50 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, NJ 07090
- Phone: (908) 518-5300
- Email Inquiries: [email protected]
Baltimore Surcharges & Accessorials
Import Demurrage & Detention
Import Demurrage Baltimore
- Paid to: The terminal directly – Outside the carrier scope
- Free time: As per terminal terms and conditions
- Terms: As per terminal terms and conditions
Import Detention US
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins once the equipment is turned over to the custody of the shipper (excluding day of interchange)
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, detention is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van, High cube, Open top, Flat rack | 4 business days | 140 USD |
| Reefer | 2 business days | 375 USD |
Export Demurrage & Detention
Export Demurrage Baltimore
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins on day of receipt at the terminal until ERD (Early receiving date)
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, detention is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1–8 | Day 9–10 | Day 10+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry van, High cube | 5 business days | 120 USD | 150 USD | 180 USD |
| Tanks | 5 business days | 120 USD | 150 USD | 180 USD |
| Flat rack, Open top | 5 business days | 120 USD | 150 USD | 180 USD |
| Reefer and temp controlled tanks | 2 business days | 250 USD | 300 USD | 350 USD |
Export Detention US
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins once the equipment is turned over to the custody of the shipper (excluding day of interchange)
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, detention is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van, High cube, Open top, Flat rack | 7 business days | 140 USD |
| Reefer | 2 business days | 375 USD |
See complete list of surcharges on the subpage linked below.
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