Shipping Cars To or From Port of Baltimore
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, or commonly just known as the Port of Baltimore, is a shipping port on the shores of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland State. Maryland is a small state in the East Coast, directly bordering the majestic Atlantic Ocean. With Baltimore as its largest city and a port city as it is, it's highest earning economic activity is handling imports and exports from the Port of Baltimore.
Auto Hauling Pricing & Time Examples To Move Your Vehicle
Shipping To/From Port of Baltimore | Cost | Distance | Estimated Time In Transit |
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Baltimore to Cleveland | $214 | 357 miles | 3 - 5 days |
Local Area to Miami | $661 | 1101 miles | 4 - 6 days |
Baltimore to Philadelphia | $64 | 106 miles | 2 - 3 days |
Oklahoma City to City Limits | $792 | 1320 miles | 4 - 6 days |
San Antonio to Baltimore | $985 | 1642 miles | 5 - 7 days |
Albuquerque to Local Area | $1118 | 1863 miles | 5 - 7 days |
Baltimore to Los Angeles | $1589 | 2648 miles | 6 - 8 days |
City Limits to Seattle | $1658 | 2764 miles | 6 - 8 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.
The Port of Baltimore is one single conspicuous area in Maryland. Day break hits and most of the traffic in Baltimore city flow in the direction of the port. It’s also one of the most densely populated states in the country. A majority of the working class population in Baltimore alone work on the port. It generates most of the State’s revenue with a high annual tonnage traffic. The port ranks 16th in total trade according to the cargo volume listing of the US Ports. It is run by the Maryland Port Administration which oversees its day-to-day operations. It is also the group that vehicle hauling companies work through in offering shifting cars to or from Port of Baltimore.
Why Choose A-1 Auto Transport?
A port bordering the Atlantic Ocean offers deep water harbors for cargo ships to dock. Moreover, a port ranking so highly in trade numbers means it has the resources and manpower to handle the enormous ocean freight traffic passing through it. The Port of Baltimore has been in existence since the year 1706. Over the centuries, it has been handling international trading, more so focusing on car hauling. It was the highest car shipping port by 1973, mostly offering Ro-Ro shipping services. It is obvious, then, why the port of Baltimore would be among the major ports that A-1 Auto Transport Inc. operates through.
Ro-Ro explained
Roll-on/Roll-off, or as simply known; Ro-Ro is a method of moving vehicles on a cargo vessel. Here’s how it works. The vehicles being transported are driven to the dock where the enormous cargo ship awaits. After a thorough car hauler inspection id performed and the vehicle is cleared for transport, the car is then driven “rolled on” onto the cargo ship. Upon reaching the destination, the vehicles are then simply driven off “rolled off” the cargo ship. This method eliminates the need for cargo containers, making Relocating vehicles to or from Port of Baltimore really affordable.
Specialization
The port’s operations over the years have enabled it to perfect its capabilities in offering car shifting services internationally. Well over 700,000 vehicles pass through it every year, thanks to its efficiency and cost feasibility in moving cars to or from the Port of Baltimore. In fact, just quite recently, the Port of Baltimore set a new record, handling a total of 1,007,704 tons in vehicles in one month. This is, of course, thanks to the cost pooling that comes with moving many cars in one shipment.
Car hauling firms like ours strive to offer quality service at the lowest fiscal obligation to clients, through ports like the Port of Baltimore. Need vehicle relocating service through the Port of Baltimore? Talk to us.
Neighborhood Areas We Serve
We are happy to assist with relocations to or from any of the areas listed below. Even if your area isn't specifically mentioned, we probably still cover it.
Inner Harbor | Locust Point | Curtis Bay |
Westport | South Street |
Includes ZIP codes:
21202