BAYPORT & BARBOURS CUT
Port Houston
REGULAR OPERATING HOURSMon–Fri · 6 am–7 pm
Ingate closes at 6 pm. Weekend gates are closed unless otherwise announced.
TOOLS FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE
THE DETAILS
BEHIND YOUR NEXT MOVE.
Check port and rail schedules, plan around terminal holidays, and prepare your next shipment with Vanguard.
Customer portal
Explore shipment visibility and request access for your company.
Trucking facts
See the numbers behind U.S. trucking, with official industry sources.
OFFICIAL TERMINAL RESOURCES
PORT & RAIL.
ONE PLACE TO PLAN.
Go directly to the port and railroads for terminal details, vessel and train schedules, and operating updates.
HOUSTON / SETTEGAST
Union Pacific
REGULAR OPERATING HOURSTerminal · 24 hours / 7 days
International flip and roadability hours differ. Check the terminal details for your move.
HOUSTON / PEARLAND
BNSF Railway
REGULAR OPERATING HOURSTerminal · 24 hours / 7 days
Houston intermodal facility: 214 Brisbane Road. Check carrier advisories for holiday changes.
Checked September 18, 2026 · Houston times are Central Time. Confirm current terminal notices and shipment cutoffs before dispatch. Official links open in a new tab.
BAYPORT & BARBOURS CUT
2026 PORT HOUSTON
HOLIDAY CALENDAR.
Plan container moves around the port’s published holiday gate hours.
| Date | Holiday | Gate operations |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Closed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Reduced hours6 am–5 pm Ingate closes 4 pm | |
| Presidents’ Day | Reduced hours6 am–5 pm Ingate closes 4 pm | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Memorial Day | Closed | |
| Juneteenth | Reduced hours6 am–5 pm Ingate closes 4 pm | |
| Independence Day (observed) | Reduced hours6 am–5 pm Ingate closes 4 pm | |
| Labor Day | Closed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Reduced hours6 am–5 pm Ingate closes 4 pm | |
| Christmas Eve | Reduced hours6 am–3 pm Ingate closes 2 pm | |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
Source: Port Houston’s official hours & holiday schedule
Verified September 18, 2026. Operational changes may affect this calendar; check the official schedule before your move.
COMPANY PROFILE & CAPABILITIES
MEET YOUR
INTERMODAL PARTNER.
Learn about our asset-based operation, equipment, service areas, transportation technology, warehouse capabilities, and commitment to customers.
- Company overview and service capabilities
- Fleet, chassis, and maintenance approach
- Customer visibility and operational support
- Company photographs
START WITH YOUR SHIPMENT
WHICH SERVICE
FITS YOUR NEXT MOVE?
One shipment may need more than one service. Use these common scenarios to find a starting point.
Port & Rail Drayage
Your container needs pickup or delivery at a port or rail terminal. Start with the terminal, container details, release status, and receiving appointment.
Explore serviceWarehousing & Transloading
Your cargo needs unloading, palletizing, transfer to another vehicle, or storage outside the container. Share how it is packed and what needs to happen next.
Explore servicePre-Pull & Container Storage
Your container is available before the receiver can accept it. Share the Last Free Day, target delivery date, and expected storage duration.
Explore serviceDry Van Transportation
Your freight needs a road move, including the next leg after warehouse handling. Share the route, weight, dimensions, packaging, and timing.
Explore serviceSpecialized Container Moves
Your move involves an overweight, refrigerated, or Class 9 hazmat container. Send the cargo specifications and relevant documents for our team to review.
Explore serviceWhich ports and rail terminals do you serve?+
We serve Port Houston (Bayport and Barbours Cut), Houston and Dallas rail terminals (BNSF and Union Pacific), and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Share your route and timing so we can coordinate your move.
Do you own your trucks and chassis?+
Yes. Vanguard is an asset-based carrier with company tractors and company-owned chassis. Our driver network combines company drivers with dedicated owner operators, supported by an in-house equipment maintenance team.
Can you handle overweight or specialized containers?+
We have experience with overweight, refrigerated (reefer), and Class 9 hazmat containers. Our chassis options include tri-axle equipment for overweight moves. Contact our team with your cargo specifications to confirm the right solution.
Can you combine drayage with warehouse services?+
Yes. We can coordinate port or rail pickup with container unloading (devanning), palletizing, transloading, cross-docking, and short- or long-term cargo storage. Share the packaging, handling requirements, and next delivery leg so we can plan the warehouse work.
How can I track my shipment?+
Ask our team about customer portal access. The portal provides regularly updated container status, pickup and delivery progress, appointments, Last Free Day (LFD), empty-return information, and proof of delivery (POD). Contact our team with your container or shipment reference when you need help with an update.
How do I request a quote?+
Select “Get a quote” to open our dedicated quote page, or email info@vanguardtransportinc.com. Include the pickup and delivery locations, cargo details, weight, and timing. For container moves, add the size, type, terminal, and Last Free Day (LFD), if available.
PLANNING A SHIPMENT
THE DETAILS THAT
HELP US PLAN YOUR MOVE.
Include the items that apply to your shipment. If a detail is still pending, tell us what you know.
Container moves
- Container number, size, type, and cargo weight
- Port or rail terminal and release status
- Last Free Day (LFD), pickup availability, and delivery appointment
- Delivery address and empty-return instructions, when available
Warehouse handling
- Cargo description, dimensions, and weight
- Floor-loaded or palletized packaging, with carton or pallet count
- Unloading, palletizing, transfer, or storage needs
- Expected storage duration and outbound delivery plan
Dry van & specialized moves
- Pickup and delivery addresses and requested dates
- Freight dimensions, weight, and packaging
- Container type and special handling instructions, if applicable
- Relevant classification and shipping documents for specialized cargo
Add these details to the shipment description in our quote form, or email them to our team.
Send your shipment detailsPhotography & video
Company photographs are supplied in Vanguard Transport’s company profiles. The homepage background video is reused from Vanguard Transport’s previous website.
PARTNER WITH VANGUARD
READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?
Share your pickup and delivery locations, cargo details, and schedule. Our team will review the services and equipment your shipment needs.