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HOW YOU NEED US.
Based in Elizabeth, NJ — minutes from every terminal
Portside Freight Services runs container drayage from Elizabeth, NJ — minutes from the gates at Port Elizabeth, Port Newark, Bayonne, and a short run to Staten Island. That proximity means faster chassis turns, fewer detention and demurrage charges, and less time between vessel discharge and your warehouse door.
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We move dry, refrigerated (reefer), flat rack, open-top, and oversize/OOG containers across all five container terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Whether you need a single import pickup or dedicated weekly volume, our drivers know every gate, every appointment system, and every empty-return quirk in the harbor.
Terminals we serve
APM Terminals — Elizabeth, NJ
Maher Terminals — Elizabeth, NJ
PNCT — Newark, NJ
Port Liberty Bayonne — Bayonne, NJ
Port Liberty New York — Staten Island, NY
Container types we handle
Dry containers
Refrigerated/reefer containers
Flat rack and open-top
Oversize and OOG cargo
Pier pick-up and drop-off
Why near-port drayage cuts your costs
Every mile adds cost and risk. Our Elizabeth, NJ location keeps your freight moving without the long chassis repositioning times that off-port providers deal with.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you pick up a container at Port Newark or Port Elizabeth?
Because we're based in Elizabeth, NJ — minutes from the gates at APM, Maher, and PNCT — we can typically pick up within 24 hours — often same-day — of a container becoming available, subject to terminal appointments. Send us the container number and we'll confirm availability and last free day before dispatching.
Do you handle reefer drayage?
Yes. We move refrigerated containers from all five terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey, with genset service available for loads that need continuous power between the pier and your warehouse. Tell us the commodity and temperature requirements when you request a quote.
Can you move oversize, OOG, and flat rack cargo?
Yes — out-of-gauge and project cargo is a core service. We handle flat rack, open-top, and breakbulk moves, including permit coordination and escorts for overweight or over-dimensional loads in New Jersey and New York.
How do you help me avoid demurrage and per diem charges?
We track last free days on every container, prioritize pickups against expiring free time, and return empties promptly to the correct depot per the steamship line's instructions. Our near-port location means shorter turn times and fewer missed appointment windows — the two biggest drivers of avoidable charges.
What areas do you deliver to from the Port of NY/NJ?
We run local and regional drayage throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding metro area, with OTR trucking — FTL and LTL — available for longer hauls. We also offer cross-dock, transloading, and near-port warehousing at our Elizabeth facility if you need to deconsolidate, re-work, label, or palletize before final delivery, plus last-mile delivery and wholesale distribution.
Are drivers TWIC-certified and UIIA-compliant?
Yes — all drivers carry TWIC cards for unescorted terminal access, and maintain UIIA interchange agreements with the major steamship lines and equipment providers serving the port.
