Starting today, March 18, Terminal 18 in Seattle will begin mandatory appointments for RTG (Crane Row) Import Container pickup. ROW D134-D513 ONLY.

Appointments are now available.

No other import transactions will require appointments at this time. Please continue to pre-arrive export load in, empty in and empty out transactions.

Here are some information from Terminal 18 regarding this process:

  • Appointments must continue to be made on the web at www.emodal.com
  • Appointment slots will open no sooner than seven calendar days prior to pickup beginning at 6 a.m. PST.
  • Appointments for Monday will become available on the previous Monday at 6 a.m. PST.
  • Appointments must be made prior to 4 p.m. PST for the next day.
  • Appointments will be 60 minutes.
  • Truckers will be given a 45-minute window at the front and back end of their appointment.
  • Containers must show available for pickup to schedule an appointment.
  • Multiple appointments cannot be made for the same container.
  • Trucks without an appointment for import pickup will be denied a transaction.
  • Missed appointments are subject to cancellation.
  • Please cancel your appointment if you don’t plan on using it to make room for others.