Port of Wilmington Trucker instructions
Port Container Terminal Hours
MON-FRI
7:00am to 6:00pm
5:30pm is the last receiving time for containers.
Port General Cargo Terminal Hours
MON-FRI
General Cargo
7:30am to noon
1:00pm to 3:30pm
Pulp and Paper Cargoes
8:00am to noon
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Port of Wilmington Reefer delivery/receipt and chassis repairs
MON-FRI
7:00am to 5:00pm
Final gate cutoff for refrigerated cargo at 4:30pm
All people, vehicles, and equipment entering North Carolina Ports facilities are subject to screening.
Contact during Office Hours – Containers (South Gate):
(910) 746-6488
Contact during Office Hours – General Cargo (North Gate):
(910) 746-6345 (alternate numbers: 910-746-6346 or 910-746-6355)
Contact during Office Hours – Chassis Yard:
(910) 746-6451
Contact South Gate After Hours:
(910) 746-6451
Contact North Gate After Hours:
(910) 746-6448
Please review all Refrigerated Container Service Area guidelines before entering the Wilmington container terminal.
Trucker Information (Container Terminal)
- All container traffic must use the outside (right) lane to enter the South Gate.
- The gate pass dispenser is located near the access-control badge scanner.
- Push RED button on gate pass dispenser – this will be your gate pass to proceed into the terminal.
- Inbound loads must cross scales for weighing.
- Scan gate pass at scale box to record weight.
- Enter the container gate lanes. Empties, proceed to Lane 1 Inbound traffic, proceed to Lane 1, 2, 3, or 4 Outbound traffic, proceed to Lane 5, 6 or 7
- To start transaction, insert the gate pass into the slot on the silver pedestal.
- Please review our CB radio channels prior to entering the terminal.
Trucker Information (General Cargo Terminal)
- No appointment necessary. First come, first serve.
- Drivers need to proceed to Cargo Control.
- Drivers must provide delivery/pickup number, customer name and type of cargo for processing.
- Drivers must have a valid TWIC card to enter the port.
- If the driver does not have a TWIC card, please call one of the approved escort services found on our Service Provider Directory.
Trucker Information (Chassis Yard)
- Beginning May 24, 2021 all drivers must have a TWIC to access the Chassis Yard gate.
- Security gate is located at the current River Road entrance.
- All highway and NC Ports safety regulations should be observed.
- If the gate does NOT open please contact South Gate Security, 910-746-6451.
- Chassis Yard gate is open Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6:30pm. After hours, weekends and holidays are available with advance notice.
- Please review Chassis Yard map for additional information.
Port of Morehead City Trucker Instructions
Port Hours
MON-FRI
8:00am to 5:00pm
Trucks must check in by 4:00pm to guarantee loading/unloading before gate closure.
Contacts during Office Hours:
(252) 515-5211
(252) 515-5214
Contact Main Gate After Hours:
(252) 515-5233
Charlotte Inland Port (CIP) Trucker Instructions
Address
1301 Exchange Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
Terminal Hours
MON-FRI
8:00am to noon
Noon to 1:00pm
1:00pm to 5:00pm (last truck accepted at 4:45pm)
CIP Contacts during Office Hours:
(704) 398-2076
1-800-782-6155
Firms Code: L385
Trucker Information
- All drivers report to the Shipping and Receiving Office for check-in.
- Shipping and Receiving opens 8am to check in trucks.
- No appointment necessary. First come, first serve.
- Drivers must have a valid TWIC for unescorted access.
- Drivers without a TWIC should contact their dispatcher or appropriate North Carolina Ports marine terminal user for assistance.