RATE INDEX

Drayage Rates — Port of Baltimore

The Port of Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal handles a mix of container cargo and roll-on/roll-off vehicles. Container drayage rates are competitive for the Mid-Atlantic region. Note: the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse significantly impacted port access; as of 2026, the channel has been restored and the port is operating at near-normal capacity.

Rate benchmarks are estimates for a standard 40' dry container, local move. Last updated: June 2026. Actual rates vary by carrier and market conditions — always confirm directly.

$230 - $355

BASE RATE

21%

FUEL SURCH.

$32 - $50

CHASSIS SPLIT

+1%

YOY TREND

61

CARRIERS

Surcharges & Fees

CHARGE

AMOUNT

NOTES

Chassis Split Fee

$32 - $50

Seagirt uses a single terminal chassis pool — splits are less common than at multi-terminal ports.

Fuel Surcharge

21%

Mid-Atlantic average.

Urban Delivery Surcharge

$30 - $60

For deliveries into downtown Baltimore or the DC inner beltway.

Market Context

Baltimore's drayage market is closely linked to NY/NJ carrier base — many regional carriers serve both ports interchangeably. Volume at Baltimore is significantly lower than NY/NJ, which means carrier capacity is generally adequate and rates are somewhat more competitive. The port's primary strength is its auto-import business; container drayage is a secondary operation for most Baltimore-area carriers.

Base Rate

One-way local move, 40' dry container, port to warehouse within 25 miles. No fuel surcharge, chassis, or port fees included.

Fuel Surcharge

Percentage added on top of base rate. Tracks diesel index, updated monthly by most carriers.

Chassis Split

Added when carrier must collect chassis from a separate pool location before the terminal gate.

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