Welcome to Port of Tampa Container Terminal
Operations will start at 0700 between Tuesday 03/31 - Thursday 04/02
04/01 & 04/02 The terminal will be working through lunch. The lunch hour timeslot will be 11:00-13:30.
As you can see our TOS Website's daily message has changed. With the last few weeks of ever-changing vessel information and continuous safety incidents we have felt it is best to communicate on a daily basis through this update. What to expect? This daily message will contain information regarding vessel arrival updates, safety incidents, and ongoing challenges we would like to communicate to all stakeholders that use our terminal and TOS page. It is advised to read this every day as it may container pertinent information for your operations. This message will be posted no later than 09:00 for the current workday. If you have any suggestions or additions, you would like to see please feel free to contact our team at tampacustomerservice@portsamerica.com.
| Daily Safety Message |
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Readiness to operate:
- Drivers need to be ready will all PPE, Appointment information, and attention when operating on our terminal.
03/30 - 04/03
| Monday | 0800 - 1630 | Break for Meal Hour |
| Tuesday | 0700 - 1630 | Work through Meal Hour |
| Wednesday | 0700 - 1630 | Work through Meal Hour |
| Thursday | 0700 - 1630 | Work through Meal Hour |
| Friday | Closed | Holiday |
| Morning Adjustment | 0830 |
| Pre-Lunch Adjustment | 1030 |
| Post-Lunch Adjustment | 1330 |
| Pre-Labor Order Ajustment | 1530 |
Effective Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the Port of Tampa Container Terminal will not collect demurrage on behalf of the Ocean Carriers.
For Ocean Carrier Demurrage inquiries use the following:
COSCO - rtr.lines.coscoshipping.com
CMA - usa.clientsolutions@cma-cgm.com
EGS - https://www.adventemodal.com/evergreen.html
Hapag-Lloyd - usa@service.hlag.com
MSC - US038-NYDETENTION@MSC.COM
Maersk - us.customerexperience@maersk.com
OOCL - Real Time Release Login (oocl.com)
ZIM - us.demurrage.imp@zim.com
| Vessel Name | Exp. Release Date | Exp. Release Time |
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| AS Samanta | Saturday, Apr. 04 | Afternoon |
| MSC Shay | TBD Apr. 05-06 | TBD |
| Container Yard Services | Payment Portal |
|---|---|
| Purchase RFID Tags | Smart-Tec RFID Tags |
| Tampa Terminal Tariff | Tampa Tariff, Jan 2026 |
| TOS Web Portal Mobile Friendly | TOS Web Portal Mobile |
| Ctnr Availability & EIR Reprint | PA - Tampa |
| User Guides |
For inquiries regarding Custom Exam Station (CES) container status and charges, please contact:
Logistec Terminal
Thomas Maestas
1803 Eastport Drive
Tampa, FL 33605
PH: 813-248-2708
Email: tmaestas@logistec.com
Terminal handling for container inspection by US Customs and Border Protection, US Coast Guard or other US Government agency, for loaded or empty containers including unstacking, grounding, restacking, and related gate transactions:
Terminal Handling Charge is $200.00, payable to Ports America. For fast processing, please use the "Multi-Pay" link in the top right of this page.
| Trucker Support |
Call/Text: 833-385-5293 tampatroubledesk@portsamerica.com |
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| Appt. Assistance | tampapreadvise@portsamerica.com |
| Customer Service |
813-242-1942 tampacustomerservice@portsamerica.com |
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Asst. Gate Manager Jensen Smith |
jensen.smith@portsamerica.com |
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Gate Manager Brent Boisvert |
brent.boisvert@portsamerica.com |
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New Year's Day |
Jan 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Martin Luther King's Birthday | Jan 19, 2026 | Closed |
| Presidents Day | Feb 16, 2026 |
Closed |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Closed |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2026 | Closed |
| Independence Day (Observed) | Jul 3, 2026 | Closed |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | Closed |
| Day After Thanksgiving Day | Nov 27, 2026 | Closed |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2026 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | Dec 31, 2026 | Closed |