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To enter the terminal drivers will need all of the following:
A TSA issued Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). TSA TWIC Card Instructions.
Each truck will need to be registered with the Truck Tag program .
Truck RFID tags for installation on the truck are issued by PierPass .
Each truck will be required to have a valid license plate linked to the RFID tag.
All drivers need to provide a SCAC Code to initiate a transaction. “Trucker Codes” are no longer in use.
Import and exports are only possible with an appointment. Appointments can be changed up to 30 prior to appointment window start. To make an appointment trucking companies will need to register as TERMPoint user . Appointments can be managed in TERMPoint . Before making an appointment please read our TERMPoint Export Appointment User Guide, and Import Appointment Best Practices or Export Appointment Best Practices.
If you have missed your appointment you will need to make a new one for a later date. If rescheduled on the same day, you will need to contact Pier400imports@apmterminals.com / 310-221-4496 to request an appointment cancellation.
First shift deliveries will need to pay a Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) for import and/or export containers that move during peak hours, at least 4 hours prior to your appointment time or your appointment will be auto cancelled (Paid via Pier Pass ). Demurrage will need to be paid 2 hours prior to your appointment time or your appointment will be auto cancelled. (Paid via Tops ).
Ensure VGM is submitted prior to arriving at the terminal. A flip maybe required to receive cargo. Ensure hazardous pre-advise is submitted and the container has the proper placards.
Export receiving information can be found in our Vessel Schedule (click “view” to the far right under “Line Cutoff Times” to see full details).
Reefer Export In additional steps
Empty Reefer Drop Off additional steps
Import Reefer Load Out additional steps
Reefer Empty Out additional steps
In the event that the driver receives a trouble ticket:
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