Port of Seattle Trucking Insurance
UIIA-Compliant Coverage for Port of Seattle Drayage Carriers
The Port of Seattle operates multiple marine terminals along Elliott Bay, including Terminal 5 (T5), Terminal 18 (T18), Terminal 30, Terminal 46 (T46), and Terminal 91. Seattle port trucking carriers connect these terminals with Puget Sound distribution centers, BNSF and UP intermodal rail facilities, and Pacific Northwest delivery points. Washington State's weather variability and Seattle's urban geography require specialized insurance through E&S markets.
Same-day COI filings available. Coverage subject to underwriting.
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Carrier availability varies by state, operation type, fleet size, and underwriting requirements.
About This Port
- Port of Seattle handled over 3 million TEUs annually across its terminal complex
- Primary container terminals: T5 (SSA Marine), T18 (SSA Marine), T46 (SSA Marine), T30
- BNSF Seattle and UP Seattle intermodal facilities provide rail connections for combined drayage
- TWIC required for unescorted access to Port of Seattle secured areas
- UIIA-compliant coverage and active IANA COI required to access Seattle marine terminals
Terminals & Facilities
- Terminal 5 (T5) — SSA Marine
- Terminal 18 (T18) — SSA Marine
- Terminal 30 (T30)
- Terminal 46 (T46) — SSA Marine
- Terminal 91 (T91) — cruise and cargo
- BNSF Seattle Intermodal (SODO)
- UP Seattle Intermodal Terminal
Coverage Required
Port terminal access requires UIIA-compliant insurance coverage at minimum. Some terminals require higher limits.
Auto Liability
Primary commercial auto liability for trucks operating at ports, rail terminals, and freight corridors. Minimum $1M CSL required by UIIA.
Motor Truck Cargo
Covers freight in containers while in your care between terminals, ramps, and warehouse delivery points.
Trailer Interchange / Chassis
Physical damage on non-owned chassis and trailers pulled under interchange agreements with equipment providers.
General Liability
Protects against certain premises and operations liability at terminals, yards, and business locations.
Physical Damage
Collision and comprehensive coverage for tractors and owned trailers in port, rail yard, and highway environments.
Excess / Umbrella Liability
Higher limits above primary policies when ports, railroads, or contracts require $2M, $3M, or $5M coverage.
Coverage Requirements for This Market
- Auto Liability — $1,000,000 CSL minimum (UIIA / port requirement)
- Motor Truck Cargo — $100,000 – $250,000+ per load
- Trailer Interchange / Chassis Coverage
- General Liability — $1M/$2M (UIIA requirement)
- Physical Damage for Pacific Northwest weather and port yard exposure
Fast Filings & Certificates
TruxSurance helps intermodal and drayage carriers secure proof of insurance quickly for railroads, ports, brokers, shippers, and equipment providers. Same-day certificate issuance and filing support may be available once underwriting is complete and coverage is bound.
- Certificates of Insurance filed with IANA same business day
- Additional insured endorsements for equipment providers
- Waiver of subrogation where available
- Loss payee / lienholder requests
- Trailer interchange and cargo proof
- Auto liability filings — MCS-90, state forms
Authorized Intermodal Trucking Insurance Agency
TruxSurance is a licensed trucking insurance agency helping intermodal carriers, drayage companies, port truckers, container haulers, owner-operators, new ventures, and fleets compare available transportation insurance options through E&S and specialty markets.
- UIIA-registered agency — IANA approved
- Same-day COI filings after binding
- E&S markets for hard-to-place risks