Coastal operations location will change between October 16th 2023 thru February 12th 2024 as part of the upcoming Chittenden-Ballard Locks extended closure. All details on these changes will be published and updated regularly at 2023 Operation Updates. Be sure to check back before scheduling delivery of goods.

Cargo Cut-Offs 

Booking
To book cargo, submit an online booking request. If you’d prefer to talk to someone on our staff, call our Traffic department at 206-282-9979 or toll free at 800-544-2580.

Changes or Updates

We do our absolute best to stay on schedule, but it's subject to change without notice, due to weather and other factors out of our control.

Northbound Cargo Receiving Information
Receiving hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Freezer cargo can be received no sooner than two days prior to departure. Chill cargo is received the day prior to departure.

Due to schedule, ports of call, and vessel rotation, all freight not booked ahead of time, bookings obtained after 5:00pm on Wednesdays, and freight delivered on the day of the sailing will be subject to space availability and additional fees.

Hazardous Cargo Requirements

As part of our continued dedication to the safety of our employees and vessel crews, all hazardous cargo is subject to the following restrictions:

All hazardous cargo must be booked prior to delivery to all Coastal Transportation facilities and is subject to the additional handling fees outlined in the currently published Coastal Transportation Tariff CSIW-010CN.

Explosive materials are accepted up to one day prior to departure.

All other hazardous materials are accepted up to two days prior to departure.

Scheduling Updates

For estimated departure dates, please see the full sailing schedule above or contact our Traffic department at traffic@coastaltransportation.com or 800-544-2580, option 2.