Maher Terminals LLC, operating out of the Port of New York and New Jersey in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is one of the largest and most technologically advanced multi-user marine container terminal facilities in North America. Spanning 450 acres with deep-water berths, super post-Panamax gantry cranes, and automated optical character recognition (OCR) gate complexes, Maher Terminals handles millions of TEUs annually for the world’s leading container shipping lines.
How to Track Your Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Shipment Online
Tracking your Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) shipment is fast, transparent, and accessible 24/7. Follow these simple steps to monitor your cargo from origin pickup to final destination:
- Locate Your Container Number or Booking Reference: Find your 11-character container number (e.g., MSCU1234567) or ocean carrier booking number.
- Enter Identifier Above: Type the container or booking ID into the search field above without spaces.
- Click Track Container: Query Maher Terminals’ real-time Terminal Operating System (TOS).
- Review Terminal Status: Check vessel discharge, container yard location, customs release status, freight holds, and gate-out availability.
Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Tracking Number Format & Where to Find It
Maher Terminals tracking uses standard 11-character ISO container numbers (e.g. MSCU7491028) or 8 to 12-character ocean carrier booking numbers.
- Stenciled on the exterior doors and side panels of the shipping container.
- On your official Ocean Bill of Lading (BOL) or Delivery Order (D/O).
- Within your ocean carrier booking confirmation or marine terminal dispatch portal.
Understanding Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Shipment Statuses
As your consignment moves through sorting facilities and linehaul transit, its status is scanned into the central network. Here is what each milestone checkpoint indicates:
| Status Milestone | Detailed Explanation | Next Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel Discharged / Landed | Container hoisted off vessel by gantry crane and discharged onto terminal wharf. | Transporting to container yard. |
| Mounted on Chassis in Yard | Container placed on terminal chassis in container yard stack awaiting trucker pickup. | Staged for appointment booking. |
| Customs & Terminal Holds Released | US Customs (CBP) and ocean carrier freight holds released electronically. | Available for gate-out appointment. |
| Appointment Scheduled (eModal) | Trucker scheduled terminal gate appointment via eModal port community system. | Trucker en route to gate. |
| Gated Out / In Transit to Consignee | Container passed through automated terminal out-gate on drayage tractor. | En route to consignee dock. |
Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Shipping Services & Delivery Timelines
Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) offers specialized delivery tiers engineered for domestic and commercial logistics needs:
- Marine Container Terminal Operations: State-of-the-art stevedoring and container handling for global container shipping lines.
- ExpressRail Intermodal Facility: Direct on-dock rail interchange connecting container berths to CSX and Norfolk Southern rail networks.
- Refrigerated Container Monitoring: Hundreds of reefer plugs with 24/7 continuous temperature monitoring and backup generator power.
- Over-Dimensional & Heavy Lift Cargo: Specialized crane handling for outsized industrial machinery, yachts, and project cargo.
Troubleshooting Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Delivery Delays & Non-Delivery (NDR)
Terminal container availability can be delayed by US Customs intensive physical exams (VACIS/tailgate), steamship line freight holds, or port terminal chassis shortages. Drayage motor carriers must ensure all terminal demurrage fees are settled and appointment slots booked in eModal prior to terminal arrival.
Official Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Customer Support Directory
For parcel tracking escalations, address modifications, or delivery claims, reach out to Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) customer support:
- Helpline / Phone: 1-908-527-8200 / 1-908-436-4810
- Email Support: customerservice@maherterminals.com
- Official Website: https://www.maherterminals.com
- Headquarters: 1210 Corbin Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA
- Major Transit Hubs: Port of New York and New Jersey, Elizabeth Marine Terminal (NJ), Newark (NJ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Maher Terminals (Port of NY & NJ) Tracking
How do I track a container at Maher Terminals?
Enter your 11-character container number or ocean carrier booking number into the search bar above to verify container yard status, customs releases, and gate availability.
Do truckers need an appointment to pick up containers at Maher Terminals?
Yes. Truckers must book a terminal appointment through the eModal port community platform before arriving at Maher Terminals gates.
How do I check demurrage and free time at Maher Terminals?
Demurrage fees and last free day calculations can be viewed directly on MaherTerminals.com by entering your container number into the Container Availability tool.
What is ExpressRail Elizabeth?
ExpressRail Elizabeth is Maher Terminals’ dedicated on-dock intermodal rail facility providing direct rail transfer without highway drayage.