Shipping Cars to Port of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
USA · UN/LOCODE USBAL
The Port of Baltimore's Dundalk and Fairfield Marine Terminals form one of the busiest vehicle-handling complexes on the US East Coast, benefiting from a naturally deep Chesapeake Bay channel and rail links via CSX and Norfolk Southern. It is a key discharge point for UK RORO carriers such as Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Höegh Autoliners running Southampton-to-East Coast rotations, and is popular for both personal vehicle imports and classic car shipments under the 25-year rule.. See our shipping to USA guide or request a quote.
Services
RORO, Container (FCL & shared)
Transit Time
14–18 days from Southampton or Tilbury on direct RORO services; container sailings can take 16–21 days depending on transhipment
UK Ports
Southampton, Tilbury
Region
Americas
Overview
The Port of Baltimore's Dundalk and Fairfield Marine Terminals form one of the busiest vehicle-handling complexes on the US East Coast, benefiting from a naturally deep Chesapeake Bay channel and rail links via CSX and Norfolk Southern. It is a key discharge point for UK RORO carriers such as Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Höegh Autoliners running Southampton-to-East Coast rotations, and is popular for both personal vehicle imports and classic car shipments under the 25-year rule.
Terminal & Vessel Facilities
Baltimore's Dundalk Marine Terminal has dedicated auto processing buildings, covered storage for weather protection and on-terminal vehicle processing centres run by third-party logistics providers for pre-delivery inspection and light modification work. Container vehicles are handled at Seagirt and Fairfield terminals with direct interstate access via I-95 and I-895.
Typical Transit Time from the UK
14–18 days from Southampton or Tilbury on direct RORO services; container sailings can take 16–21 days depending on transhipment.
UK departure ports served: Southampton, Tilbury.
Customs & Clearance Notes
US Customs and Border Protection require EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7 to be filed on arrival, and vehicles must either meet FMVSS/EPA standards or qualify for the 25-year import exemption. A CBP customs bond covering the vehicle's value is mandatory, and Baltimore's CBP office is known for efficient turnaround on straightforward personal-import entries compared with some larger East Coast ports.
Collection & Storage
Free time at Baltimore is generally 3–5 calendar days after discharge before per diem storage charges begin. We recommend clients or their nominated agent have EPA/DOT paperwork and the customs bond arranged before the vessel sails to avoid any port storage costs stacking up.