Wilmington (Port of Los Angeles) Vehicle Pickup
Picking up a vehicle at Wilmington (Port of Los Angeles) means getting through a secured port, and you don’t need a TWIC card to do it. A TWIC-credentialed Ship2Shore escort enters, locates your vehicle and brings it to the gate. We handle the port side; you don’t go inside.
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
- Closed
- Wednesdays and weekends
- Notice
- 24 hours
- Escort from
- $95
How pickup works at Wilmington (Port of Los Angeles)
Send us your paperwork
Send the items listed below. Your Delivery Order must name Ship2Shore Booking in the “Local Delivery or Transfer By” box.
We verify payments and customs
We verify that all payments to the steamship line are paid and that customs has cleared your vehicle in the system.
Gate pass is issued
Once everything is verified and cleared, the gate pass is issued along with your Delivery Order.
Your escort finds the vehicle
The TWIC-credentialed escort enters the port, locates your vehicle and brings it to the gate. A jump start, air and two gallons of gas are included if needed so it can leave the port.
Condition report and handoff
A condition report is completed at the gate, with photos and video when required, and signed at handoff.
Days and notice
We pick up at Wilmington on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. It is closed on Wednesdays and on weekends, so plan your date around those days.
We need 24 hours’ notice. The payment and customs checks above have to be done before a gate pass can be issued, so the sooner you send your paperwork, the sooner we can book a day.
Port and terminal hours can change. Availability depends on the port’s schedule and on whether your vehicle and paperwork are cleared before pickup.
What you need to send us
- Delivery Order
- Vessel name
- Bill of Lading number
- VIN
Your Delivery Order must name Ship2Shore Booking in the “Local Delivery or Transfer By” box.
What it costs
- TWIC vehicle escort: $95
- Military / PCS escort: $80 ($15 off)
- Hotshot port service: from $200
- Heavy equipment: $325
A jump start, air and two gallons of gas are included if needed so the vehicle can leave the port. Electric and hybrid vehicles, and anything more involved, go to the port’s professional mechanic. You pay after handoff, by credit or debit card through a secure invoice link, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay.
Need your vehicle moved after pickup? Call us and we'll connect you with a carrier.
What a typical Wilmington pickup costs
Most vehicles that have been sitting at the port need a jump start and a little gas. Here is what that looks like at the Wilmington terminal gate, and with Ship2Shore.
| Posted at the Wilmington terminal gate (July 2026) | With Ship2Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal access without a TWIC | $100 (access only; services are extra) | Not needed: our TWIC-credentialed escort goes in for you |
| Jump start | $50 | Included |
| Gas, 2 gallons | $25 | Included |
| Typical total | $175 | $95 |
Need air for a flat tire? That is $25 more at the gate. With us it is included if your vehicle needs it.
Prices as posted at the Wilmington terminal gate in July 2026 and they can change. Jump start, air and gas are included with the Ship2Shore escort when your vehicle needs them. Ship2Shore Booking is not affiliated with any terminal.
The part the price list does not show
In our experience at the Wilmington gate, you need a gate pass issued before you arrive. Without one you will not be admitted, even to buy the terminal’s escort or any other gate service. That means doing the homework first: finding out whether the steamship line and customs are clear, getting the paperwork right, and getting the gate pass in hand before you drive down.
With Ship2Shore, we take that on
- We check steamship line payments and customs status with the port before anything is scheduled.
- Once everything is verified and cleared, we request the gate pass with your Delivery Order.
- On pickup day our TWIC-credentialed escort goes in, brings your vehicle to the gate, and you complete the handoff.
Release is always up to the steamship line, customs and the port. We check first, and we never promise a vehicle will be released.
Why Ship2Shore
- One flat price. No add-ons at the gate.
- You never go inside the port. A TWIC-credentialed escort goes in for you.
- We check with the port before we go, so you do not make a trip for nothing.
- A condition report with photos at the gate, signed at handoff.
- Pay by card, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay.
Questions
Why can’t you pick up on Wednesdays?
Wilmington is closed on Wednesdays and weekends. We schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
Do I need a TWIC card?
No. You never need a TWIC card and you do not go inside the port. Our escort goes in for you.
What do you check before the pickup?
We verify that all payments to the steamship line are paid and that customs has cleared the vehicle in the system. The steamship line, customs and the port decide release; we check status and can’t clear it ourselves.
Can you help with a dead battery or an electric vehicle?
If it’s needed so the vehicle can leave the port, a jump start, air and two gallons of gas are included. Electric and hybrid vehicles, and anything more involved, go to the port’s professional mechanic.
Book your Wilmington pickup
Book online or call (310) 748-0040.
Call or text (310) 748-0040. If we're on a pickup and can't answer, our automated assistant will take your request and a dispatcher will call you back.