Eddystone, Pennsylvania (Penn Terminals)
Lift-On/Lift-Off Ocean Cargo (Liner) Services Offered via this Port
Address: Penn Terminals, Inc., 1 Saville Ave., Eddystone, PA 19022
Sailing Schedule: Weekly service each Thursday, Transit time is 6 days, Arrival day in San Juan is Wednesday
Documentation Cut Offs
- ITN: 24 hours before arrival at port of destination/San Juan.
- Vehicle Shipping Instructions: At least 4 hours before arrival to Penn Terminals. This is based on the terminal rule that shipping instructions are required before arrival to the terminal.
- Hazardous / Reefer Information: Final Hazardous information – 4 hours before arrival to Penn terminals
- General Containerized Cargo Shipping Instructions: 1200 day prior to sailing
Cargo Cut Offs
- Containers (dry & reefer cargo) – 1200/Noon-Thursday (same day of sailing)
- Non-Containers (vehicles and break bulk) – 1500 Wednesday
- Hazardous Cargo – 1200/Noon-Thursday (same day of sailing, as long as Haz documents are received prior)
Cargo Drop off & Pick Up
- All Master Bills of Lading and related documents (including ITN number) for loaded containers must be submitted electronically to caribbeandoc@crowley.com by the voyage documentation cut-off.
- Documentation for all hazardous commodities must be submitted as far in advance as possible to bookingrequests@crowley.com as approval is required prior to in-gating.
- Upon entry to the port, the placarded IMO classes must match the classes submitted prior to dispatch, or the container will be rejected, potentially leading to additional charges at the port.
- Vehicle shipping customers will now have to provide Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) as part of the booking process.
- All non-container cargo (vehicles and break bulk) require an appointment for delivery or pickup.
- Email PTICSBreakbulk@PennTerminals.com to make an appointment by 1500 the day before the cargo will be picked-up or delivered.
- Phone calls cannot be accepted for making appointments as there is no record of the request.
- Appointments are made for a specific day but are “first come-first served” during that day.
- A template can be provided for requesting an appointment or multiple appointments for those customers who regularly pick up cargo.
- Missed appointments (“no shows”) and unplanned arrivals for delivery or pick-up may be subject to a $100 per truck penalty to curb repeated abuse of the appointment system.
- Payments can be made by cash or credit card. No checks.
- Email PTICSBreakbulk@PennTerminals.com to make an appointment by 1500 the day before the cargo will be picked-up or delivered.
Vehicle Payments
- Payment is required prior to making your appointment for vehicle delivery.
Non-TWIC Escort Fees
- The Penn Terminals security contractor provides an escort service for drivers of non-containerized cargo only for a fee of $80 payable by cash or credit/debit card. No checks.
- All drivers moving containerized cargo must have a valid TWIC.
Gate Hours
- Containers: Monday through Friday, 0600 – 1630
- Non-Container: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1500
Support Services
- Tank cleaning (offsite vendor)
- Reefer washing
- Customs inspections
- USDA inspection
- Trucking – Crowley Trucking
- Other crane lifts
Terminal Facts
- Lanes: 5 Inbound, 2 Outbound, 1Reversible
- Scales: 3
- Rail Access: Norfolk Southern, CSX and Conrail
- Terminal Area Size: 80 acres
Warehouse
- Dry: 300,000 square feet (3 warehouses)
- Reefer: 2,850,000 cu ft / 5800 pallets
- Container Capacity: 240,000 TEU Annually, 400 Reefer plugs
Who to contact with questions:
- Crowley Customer Care: 1-800-CROWLEY (276-9539)
- Penn TerminalsCustomer Care: 610-499-3009
- Penn Terminals Operations Manager: Roy Divalerio
- Penn Terminals Vehicle Shipping: Contact Us
- Penn Terminals Break Bulk: Contact Us
- Penn Terminals Produce and Non-hazardous Cross-dock: Contact Us
Directions to Penn Terminals:
FROM PHILADELPHIA & NORTH:
I-95 South
Exit 8 (Chester Watefront/Ridley Park)
Left at end of ramp
After 1/2 Mile, turn right onto Route 291 West
Turn left at fourth traffic light onto Saville Avenue
Penn Terminals is straight ahead at end of road
FROM DELAWARE & SOUTH
I-95 North
Exit 8 (Chester Watefront/Ridley Park)
Right at end of ramp
After 1/2 Mile, turn right onto Route 291 West
Turn left at fourth traffic light onto Saville Avenue
Penn Terminals is straight ahead at end of road
FROM 476
Take I-95 North to the first exit (8)
Exit 8 (Chester Watefront/Ridley Park)
Right at end of ramp
After 1/2 Mile, turn right onto Route 291 West
Turn left at fourth traffic light onto Saville Avenue
Penn Terminals is straight ahead at end of road
FROM SOUTH JERSEY
Cross the Commodore Barry Bridge
Take first exit on the bridge to 291 and 13
Stay to the left to 291 and continue around and under bridge to Flower Street which parallels bridge
Turn left at third light onto 291 (AKA Second St)
Continue on route 291 (AKA INDUSTRIAL HWY)
Turn right after Harrah’s Casino onto Saville Ave
Penn Terminals is straight ahead at end of road