Container Shipping and Moving Company To and From the Port of San Diego, California

At Container Transport, we’ve successfully transported containers to and from the Port of San Diego for over 15 years. Contact us today for seamless services.

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The Best Container Shipping Company Around the Port of San Diego, California

Container on a trailer.

At Container Transport, we have experience shipping containers such as standard, high cube, flat rack, refrigerated containers, and more. We transport them as single or multiple containers to and from the Port of San Diego. From the onset of shipment, we engage our clients to provide accurate information to receive reliable solutions for their shipping needs. For instance, when shipping your container, depending on its type and dimensions, we advise you on the best trailer to use. Your dedicated logistics expert directs and helps you obtain the necessary paperwork before transport. Let us help you ship one or more containers to or from the Port of San Diego today!

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Container Transportation Services To Depend On Within and Near Port of San Diego, California

Container Transport has a track record of offering successful container shipping services to and from the Port of San Diego. We offer you timely services. Our drivers take care of your shipment while in transit and only use the fastest and most convenient routes, evaluating traffic, possible road closures, and other obstructions to avoid delaying your shipment. Each shipment we transport is fully insured and protected against damage. To protect your shipment, we inspect it and fill out a bill of lading form before it’s loaded on a trailer and dispatched. That form is later used at the delivery location to confirm if it was delivered safely. Book now and get to work with the best company in the industry. 

What You Need To Know About the Port of San Diego, California

The Port of San Diego, California, is a seaport under a self-supporting district in San Diego Bay, California. The port administers the National City Marine Terminal and Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Marine cargo facilities. It is an international innovation that has deep-water berths and advanced expertise. The Port of San Diego has created thousands of jobs that support the regional economy. The former is a port of entry for cars such as Nissan and Honda, while the latter serves mainly fertilizers, forest products, and refrigerated commodities.

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 San Diego, California Terminals: Where Do You Want Us to Pick Up or Drop Off Your Container?

The Port of San Diego has only two marine transport terminals. However, it also has two cruise ship terminals. The transport terminals are described below;

Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

The Port of San Diego combines all the assets of an all-weather natural harbor and broad dock distribution faculties. It thus dismisses local drayage from on-dock to off-dock warehouses. Due to this feature, the Port of San Diego is an importer's preference over the rest of the West Coast ports. Descriptively, the port extends 96 acres with eight berths, a depth of 42 feet, and a flexible and mobile harbor crane. The port also has flexible storage partitions with covered storage centers, cold storage, and open laydown space. The Port of San Diego, California, has on-dock shore power, fueling, and at least 300,000 sq. ft. of temperature-controlled warehouse. Finally, it offers excellent proximity to interstates 5, 8, 15, and 805, in addition to the U.S.-Mexico Border, which is only 15 miles away.

Loading a Cannabis Extraction Facility container for transport.
Container getting loaded onto a trailer.

National City Marine Terminal

National City Marine Terminal is the West Coast's leading vehicle import and export facility. It's found on the National City waterfront south of San Diego Bay. It's 135 acres with four functional berths. It's controlled by Pasha Automotives Services and owned by the Port of San Diego. It acts as the primary port of entry for at least a single car for every ten foreign cars in the United States. It also accommodates lumber, among other large project cargo. The National City Marine Terminal is 35 feet deep with direct access to on-dock class I rail. It's also minutes from interstate highways 5, 8, 15, and 805 and 10 miles from the U.S-Mexico Border. It also offers flexible storage opportunities and security 24 hours every day. Labor for shipping needs is satisfied in unison with (ILWU) International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

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

Affordable Container Shipping Services in Port of San Diego, California

Semi hauling container down the road.

Container Transport is the most affordable container shipping company to and from the Port of San Diego. We offer our clients precise quotes based on factors such as distance coverage, number of containers they’re moving, weight, dimensions, and season. Our quotes are accurate without any hidden fees. In addition, you can rely on us to provide expedited container moving services to and from the Port of San Diego for those urgent moves at an extra cost. Contact us for comprehensive quotes for your container shipping needs to and from the Port of San Diego, California.

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.