Modification of terms for:

  • ITEM 666.020 SOUTH INTERMODAL YARD LIFTS
  • ITEM 139.101 SHORT TERM ACCESS FEE

New wording for ITEM 666.020

Port of Tacoma acts as an agent for the BNSF and the UP Railroads in the South Intermodal Yard, including train planning, staging containers, inspecting cars, pumping air brakes, and lifting containers on and off railcars. The lift charge for this service applies to loaded or empty containers and trailers of all sizes. The charges for such services will be assessed directly to the Union Pacific unless otherwise provided. The charge for BNSF customers (Steamship Lines) will be invoiced directly to the Steamship Lines for the lift fee performed at the South Intermodal Yard.

Loaded, empty containers and trailers………….$83.45 per container or trailer, all sizes.

New fee and conditions for ITEM 139.101

Access Fee: If short term access to any Port of Tacoma Terminal is needed during non-working hours, (Non-Working Hours - “When the terminal is closed and not staffed by an officer) then following conditions will apply:

  • Fee: Applicable hourly standard cost rate:
    • Regular $78.46
    • Overtime $111.21
    • Double Time $143.93
  • Minimum time: 4 hours per request
  • Notification: Must be received 24 hours prior to access by the Port of Tacoma Security Department and Waterway Coordinator.
  • Cancelations: Must be received 8 hours in advance of the requested access time or a minimum 4 hour charge will be assessed.

Thank you for continuing to ship through the Port of Tacoma.