Export: When out of gauge cargo on flatracks or in open top containers is delivered to the terminal, the flatracks or open top containers will be grounded by GPA upon receipt. It will be the responsibility of the ocean carrier, or its stevedore, to transport the out of gauge cargo on flatracks or in open top containers from the designated point of rest to the planned vessel for export load.

Import: When out of gauge cargo on flatracks or in open top containers is received by the terminal, the flatracks or open top containers will be grounded by GPA upon vessel discharge. It will be the responsibility of the ocean carrier, or its stevedore to transport the out of gauge cargo on flatacks or in open top containers from the vessel to the designated point of rest (Note 1).

Note 1: Prior arrangements must be made with a third-party vendor if unloading out of gauge cargo from a flatrack or out of an open top container on terminal. A listing of vendors can be provided by GPA’s Pricing group. Please contact [email protected] for information.

Note 2: Out of gauge cargo on flatracks or in open tops can only be interchanged through Garden City Gate 5 or Ocean Terminal Gate 3. Over the road drivers can use the terminal’s internal kiosk to initiate the drop off or pick up process.