Where are Maher's gate hours published?

Maher Terminals publishes hours of operation on its website. Hours can change for volume, extended gates, and holidays, so use the current official hours page for the move.

How do I know where Maher accepts empty returns?

Check Maher's current empty dispatch and returns report by shipping line and equipment type. The return may be Maher, Columbia, another depot, or a carrier-directed location. Recheck before dispatch because instructions can change.

Can a container number confirm a Maher empty return?

No. A container number check can catch a typing or check-digit error, but acceptance also depends on the shipping line, equipment type, current return location, and the latest terminal or carrier instruction.

How current is the Maher empty return lookup?

The lookup shows when the data was last checked. It gives a return decision only when Maher's report has an exact shipping-line and equipment match. If the data is old or no exact rule is listed, use Maher's official current report.

Who provides the Maher empty-return checker?

Pig-Tainer provides this checker using Maher's published empty-return report. The page shows the source instruction and check time so the result can be verified against the official report.

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Maher empty returns

Can this empty return to Maher?

Choose the shipping line and equipment type to see the current return instruction from Maher's report.

A container number check only validates the number. It does not confirm the return location.

Source: Maher Terminals LLC · Oct 14, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT · Data: current

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Current Maher report

Return rules by shipping line.

These instructions come from Maher's current report. Open a line to match the equipment and return location.

Checked Oct 14, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT

CMA CGM7 rules · Open

20′ dryCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY 20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

20′ reeferCheck shipping lineRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY NO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ dryCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY 20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high cubeCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY 20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ reeferCheck shipping lineRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY NO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ high-cube reeferCheck shipping lineRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY NO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

45′Check shipping lineRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY Please Contact SSL for 45' Empty Return Location

COSCO5 rules · Open

20′ dryLocation listed20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ dryLocation listed20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high cubeLocation listed20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high-cube reeferLocation listedPlease return High Cube Reefers to Maher B-64

45′Location listedReturn 45' Empties to Fleet Street Berth 64

Evergreen5 rules · Open

20′ dryLocation listed20' Dry are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ dryLocation listed40' are returned to Columbia Container Services 1100 Polaris St. | 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high cubeLocation listed40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high-cube reeferLocation listedPlease return High Cube Reefers to Maher B-64

45′Location listedReturn 45' Empties to Fleet Street Berth 64

Hapag-Lloyd8 rules · Open

20′ dryCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 20, 40, 40HC Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

20′ specialCheck shipping linePlease contact Steamship line for all special equipment return location | Please contact SSL for empty Flat Rack returns

20′ reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ dryCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 20, 40, 40HC Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

40′ high cubeCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 20, 40, 40HC Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

40′ specialCheck shipping linePlease contact Steamship line for all special equipment return location | Please contact SSL for empty Flat Rack returns

40′ reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ high-cube reeferLocation listedPlease return High Cube Reefers to Maher B-64

Maersk7 rules · Open

20′ dryCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 20' Dry Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

20′ reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ dryCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 40' Dry Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

40′ high cubeCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for HC Dry Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

40′ reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ high-cube reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

45′Check shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 45' Empty Return Location

MSC3 rules · Open

20′ dryLocation listed20' Dry are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ dryCheck shipping linePlease Contact SSL for 40' Dry Empty Returns, No Empty Receiving at Maher or Columbia

40′ high cubeCondition appliesDouble Move required for HC Dry Return to Maher

Ocean Network Express (ONE)3 rules · Open

20′ reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

40′ high-cube reeferCheck shipping lineNO Reefer returns at Maher Terminals please contact SSL for return location.

OOCL5 rules · Open

20′ dryCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY 20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ dryCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY 20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high cubeCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY 20' Dry, 40' Dry, and 40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high-cube reeferCondition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY Please return High Cube Reefers to Maher B-64

45′Condition appliesRETURN INFORMATION for CONTAINERS that ORIGINATED FROM MAHER TERMINALS ONLY Return 45' Empties to Fleet Street Berth 64

ZIM5 rules · Open

20′ dryLocation listed20' Dry Containers are Returned to PNCT

40′ dryLocation listedReturn 40' dry containers to PNCT

40′ high cubeLocation listed40' High Cubes are Returned to Fleet Street - Berth 64

40′ high-cube reeferLocation listedPlease return High Cube Reefers to Maher B-64

45′Location listedReturn 45' Empties to Fleet Street Berth 64

How to use the result

Four checks before the truck moves.

01Match the shipping lineMaher publishes return instructions by line. A container number alone is not enough.
02Match the equipmentDry, reefer, high-cube, damaged, and special equipment can have different rules.
03Confirm the return locationThe instruction may point to Maher, Columbia, another depot, or the carrier's own tool.
04Recheck the same dayAcceptance and gate instructions can change. The official current report controls.

Full empty-return documentation

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Official source, including remarks. Check the effective date in the document.

If the document does not display, use the source link above.

Updates & social

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Trucker notes

Maher Terminals publishes empty-dispatch, return, gate-hour, and vessel-receiving information for its Elizabeth terminal. Use the current official information for the specific shipping line, equipment type, and move.

Each result includes Maher's source instruction and the time the source was checked.

Maher publishes empty dispatch/returns and vessel receiving as PDFs. Consult the current file for the specific move.
Turn times can vary with vessel volume. Check current gate information before planning a tight delivery window.
Exports: verify receiving windows against the current vessel receiving schedule PDF before dispatching against a cutoff.

About this checker

Pig-Tainer provides this checker for planning Maher moves. For moves handled by Pig-Tainer, dispatch checks the current terminal information again before releasing the truck.

Common questions

Where are Maher's gate hours published?: Maher Terminals publishes hours of operation on its website. Hours can change for volume, extended gates, and holidays, so use the current official hours page for the move.
How do I know where Maher accepts empty returns?: Check Maher's current empty dispatch and returns report by shipping line and equipment type. The return may be Maher, Columbia, another depot, or a carrier-directed location. Recheck before dispatch because instructions can change.
Can a container number confirm a Maher empty return?: No. A container number check can catch a typing or check-digit error, but acceptance also depends on the shipping line, equipment type, current return location, and the latest terminal or carrier instruction.
How current is the Maher empty return lookup?: The lookup shows when the data was last checked. It gives a return decision only when Maher's report has an exact shipping-line and equipment match. If the data is old or no exact rule is listed, use Maher's official current report.
Who provides the Maher empty-return checker?: Pig-Tainer provides this checker using Maher's published empty-return report. The page shows the source instruction and check time so the result can be verified against the official report.