Port of Chester, PA Shipping Company

Shipping Cars To Or From Port Of Chester, Pennsylvania

The Port of Chester, Pennsylvania, lies on the western banks of the Delaware River. The port, about 16 miles southwest of Philadelphia, is part of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, which manages the port of Philadelphia, oversees the port of Chester. It has long been home to the shipbuilding and automobile manufacturing industries. The terminals at the port can handle containerized cargo and project cargo. Read on to learn more about shipping cars to or from the port of Chester, Pennsylvania.

Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

Last Updated: 2 days ago
Quick Answer: Shipping a car in Port of Chester, PA costs around $930 and takes 3–5 days.
Local popularity: This port handles steady auto transport traffic for the greater Philadelphia area.
See local transport rates and delivery estimates in the table below.

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle you are shipping.

Port of Chester access

As mentioned before, the port lies on the banks of the Delaware River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean via the Delaware Bay. The river is large enough to accommodate ocean-going vessels, which can dock at the ports of Chester and Philadelphia.

Car transport companies ship vehicles to or from the port via road through Interstate 95 (I-95) and Interstate 476 (I-476) highways.

Overseas Vehicle Hauling

The Penn Terminals, which is privately owned, manages the docks at the port of Chester. It is a marine terminal offering stevedoring services. Penn Terminals has facilities that can handle containerized cargo. Therefore, hauling cars to or from the port of Chester, Pennsylvania, is possible through the use of containers. There is enough space at the terminals for container stripping and stuffing. Container ships from the port are headed for different overseas destinations.

The port also has project cargo handling capabilities. The type of project cargoes we ship there for overseas shipping include locomotives, oversized vehicles, big boats, yachts, and other varied pieces of heavy equipment.

US customs officers are available at the port if inspection of inbound or outbound cargo is required.

RORO Vehicle Hauling

The most popular and economical method of moving overseas cars is the roll-on/roll-off method. The vehicles are driven into (rolled on) the belly of the RORO vessel and safely secured in a designated space on one of the ship's decks. On arrival at the destination, the vehicle is driven out (rolled off) of the boat.

Unfortunately, the port of Chester does not have RORO facilities. Individuals and dealers needing RORO international automobile shipping could use the nearby port of Philadelphia. This port has a Ro/Ro berth and vehicle processing facility for clearing inbound vehicles. This port is only 14.4 miles northeast of Chester.

Choosing a good transporter

The most challenging step during overseas delivery is finding a good shipper. There are so many international auto shippers. But unfortunately, not all of them provide outstanding services. Some of the things you should look for include;

• License and safety ratings. This information is provided on the US DOT website.
• Ask for a certificate of insurance.
• Check their online reviews on ratings on BBB, Transport Reviews, Yelp, and other review sites.
• Ask how many years they have been in the hauling industry.

A-1 AT provides services for shipping motorcars to or from the port of Chester, Pennsylvania. These customer reviews clearly show that we deliver quality services. We pride ourselves on offering affordable hauling rates. Visit this page for a free quote.

Neighborhood Areas We Serve

Our auto transport services are proud to help you move to any of the neighborhoods listed below. If your neighborhood is not listed here, don't worry—we can most likely service it.