Port of Baltimore or Newark?

Sounds great, thank you! Will bring my jump pack. I’m going to call my broker today and ask for the work order needed and see if they paid the fee or if I will need to do so. They paid the $50 Norton Lily fee so gotta find out if they paid the port fee as well. I appreciate all the help so far, definitely a little nerve-wracking being my first time lol.

 

Had almost same exact experience at Baltimore port on 11.17.23. No waiting for escort as we had appointment at 1pm. Port closes for lunch from 1130am to 1pm. Bring and yellow safety vest or be sure escort has spare. Battery was dead but I brought cables. I used uhaul car carrier with built in ramps. Had to push together on angle as truck is narrow. Now own a 1991 Mitsubishi minicab 2 wheel drive.

 

Happy Thanksgiving guys! Got all the paperwork I needed from my broker, and they also paid the $35 port fee. Got a 6x12 reserved and will be heading there Monday…a little nervous, never been to a port before but hoping its smooth sailing.

 

You will do fine
Get there early !!

 

My new ride

 

Park your rig right next to the train tracks

 

Oh man the Bravos are amazing looking little vans, congrats! That looks in very good condition. Thanks for the tip on where to park, I’m going to try to get there by 7:30 at the latest.

 

I'm supposed to pick my truck up tomorrow, but my truck is stuck in the shop with a power steering issue. Other than renting a truck, what options exist to get my truck off the Port Newark property?Anyone dealt with a delivery/transportation service or off-site storage lot?

 

When I went today there looked to be a couple of transporters, no idea their company name though. I would guess that unless they can accommodate on short notice the truck rental might be best. Did you use a broker or DIY import? I wonder if they might have a recommendation if you used a broker.

I also received my truck today, was a pretty painless process, got in line at 7:25, 7 people ahead of me and about an hour wait after 8AM. Waiting and loading onto the 6x12 was probably the most grueling part…oh and getting up early.

 

I thought of that and contacted one that was local to the port, but they don't bother to answer the phone. Maybe the broker can assist.

 

Got it, yeah definitely ask your broker. Let me know how it goes and what you do, curious on your experience.

 

I was told it would be easier to pay for an additional day or two at the port.
Japspec, have you been to DMV yet?

 

Gotcha, how much do the extra days cost? Haven’t gone to the DMV yet, I still need to get insurance on the truck and everything together. Been busy after picking up the truck and with PA, I have to trailer it to the main DMV in Harrisburg for VIN inspection so I have to coordinate everything.

I do plan on doing a bit of maintenance this weekend though!

 

Got mine all registered last week.

Hagerty for insurance
Got the historical plates
smooth process
NY title on the way

 

Forgot to update with my registration…got it insured with Geico for now, registered and titled in PA as an antique a couple weeks ago. I went directly to Harrisburg and it was smooth.

 

Extra days are $50 each. I wouldn't say Newark was a breeze. They don't want you and your trailer on Ports America property. You have to drive your vehicle off the lot to wherever you found space to park by the railroad tracks. They don't care if you are running on fumes. They will reluctantly jump your dead battery. Guard never check my paperwork to determine if I had the right vehicle.