New York terminals
Two premier gateway terminals for container and RORO cargo provide flexibility, competitive connections, and superior access to global trade lanes.
New York RORO & Container Services
Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT)
241 Calcutta Street, Newark, NJ 07114
- Customer Service: +1 (973) 522-2200
- Email: [email protected]
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) operates at Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) for the transatlantic container services with high-capacity throughput and efficient inland connectivity.
Key Features:
- Direct access to major highways and rail corridors including I-95, I-78, and the NJ Turnpike.
- Streamlined gate processing for single and double moves, reefer, and hazardous cargo.
- Sustainability leadership with solar-powered infrastructure supporting terminal operations.
- Long-term operational continuity ensures consistent service for ACL customers.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday, 6 AM – 5 PM
- Double Moves: Monday–Friday, 6 AM – 4 PM
- Reefer & Hazardous: Monday–Friday, 6 AM – 3:30 PM
- OOG/Heavy Lift: Tuesday & Friday only, 8 AM – 3 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 July 20, 2026 | |||
Port Newark Auto Terminal (PNAT)
325 Distribution Street, Newark, NJ 07114
Atlantic Container Line calls at Port Newark Auto Terminal (PNAT) for the RoRo operations, including Mafi trailers, breakbulk, and OEM vehicle processing.
Key Features:
- 5-day free time for Mafi cargo.
- Integrated operations with FAPS for OEM vehicle handling.
- Transparent billing via ACL’s GEMS system and port demurrage managed by Ports America.
- OEM vehicle gates open 24/7
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday 8 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 PM – 1 PM)
- Crane Operations: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – by appointment only
- OEM Vehicle Gates: Open 24/7
Scheduled Closures
19-Jun
RORO Contacts – PNAT Terminal, Newark, New Jersey
For truck loading/unloading charges:
Nicole Furina
- Email, [email protected]
- Phone, 973-522-0224 x8442
Stacey Webb
- Email, [email protected]
- Phone, 973-522-0224 X8447
See website www.portsamerica.com for additional charges.
Crane charges/appts:
Bergen Transport – [email protected]
New York Schedules & Transit Times
Master Schedule A Service – Westbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Wallhamn* | Contact your local ACL office in Gothenburg for Schedule information. |
| Esbjerg* | Contact your local ACL office in Denmark for Schedule information. |
| 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 Only 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 Only 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 |
| Esbjerg* | 20 days | 23 days | 25 days | 27 days |
*RORO Service via AET.
**Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
West African Direct Service – Westbound
ACL acts as the General Agent for its Parent Company, Grimaldi Deepsea Lines in North America for its direct RORO/Container service between North America and West Africa.
Please visit the link below for more information on Grimaldi Deep Sea Lines, including the ports they service and their transit times: https://www.gnet.grimaldi-eservice.com/GNET/Home
Cut-offs New York – Eastbound
| New York, NY ETA Wed 08.00 | Docs | VGM | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container | 17.00 (EST), Thu. | 12.00 (EST), Tue. | 16.00 (EST), Tue. |
| Haz. DECS | 16.00 (EST), Mon. | – | 16.00 (EST), Mon. |
| Haz. Container | 17.00 (EST), Thu. | 12.00 (EST), Tue. | 16.00 (EST), Tue. |
| Used Self-Propelled | 17.00 (EST), Thu. | 16.00 (EST), Thu. | 15.00 (EST), Wed. |
| Cargo for RORO decks | 17.00 (EST), Thu. | – | 15.00 (EST), Mon. |
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.
- For New York, final hazardous declarations must be sent to [email protected] and the port a minimum of 2 business hours prior to container delivery
- RORO NY delivers to PNAT / NY FAPS Berth 17
Rail Cut-off – Eastbound
| Rail-Head | Port of Loading | Day | Time | Haz-Mat Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Norfolk Southern Landers Terminal | Norfolk | Friday | 14.00 | |
| Chicago CSX Bedford Park, IL | Baltimore | Friday | 12.00 | |
| Chicago CSX 59th Street | NYC (PNCT) | Thursday | 18.00 | |
| Chicago CN Harvey | Halifax | Thursday | 12.00 | 11.00 |
| Detroit CN Ferndale | Halifax | Thursday | 15.00 | 14.00 |
| Toronto CN Brampton | Halifax | Friday | 20.00 | 16.00 |
| Montreal CN Taschereau | Halifax | Friday | 20.00 | 16.00 |
All cut-off times are per origin time zones.
Office near New York
Contact information
ACL/Grimaldi Virginia Beach Office
Address
2 Columbus Center
4500 Main Street
Suite 315
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- 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]
New York Surcharges & Accessorials
Import Demurrage & Detention
Import Demurrage New York
- 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 New York
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins on first business day following discharge from the vessel
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, plug in fee is charge on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dry van, High cube, Open top, Flat rack | 4 days | 140 USD |
| Temp controlled | 2 days | 115 USD |
Import Reefer Power Monitoring & Plug In Surcharge
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins on first business day following discharge from the vessel
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires plug in fee is charge on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1+ |
|---|---|---|
| Temp controlled | 2 business days | 115 USD |
Export Demurrage & Detention
Export Demurrage New York
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins on day of receipt at the terminal until day of cut off. Any deliveries prior Early Receiving Date (ERD) will be subject to PNCT Early Export Receival fee.
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, demurrage is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1–3 | Day 4 | Day 5–9 | Day 10+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry van, High cube, Non-Operating Reefer | 5 business days | 221 USD | 221 USD | 284 USD | 475 USD |
| Tanks (No temp controlled) | 5 business days | 325 USD | 504 USD | 504 USD | 504 USD |
| Flat rack, Open top, Platform | 5 business days | 439 USD | 641 USD | 641 USD | 641 USD |
| Reefer/Temp controlled | 2 business days | 661 USD | 882 USD | 882 USD | 882 USD |
Export Detention New York
- 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 |
| Temp controlled | 2 business days | 375 USD |
See complete list of surcharges on the subpage linked below.
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