Cargo

Rukert Terminals specializes in bulk, break-bulk, steel, metals, forest products, wind turbines and other project cargoes.

Deep-Water Berth

Our deep-water berth can accommodate a vessel draft down to 50 feet, making Rukert Terminals the perfect fit for a fully laden ship.

Rukert Terminals located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States is the closet East Coast port to the Midwest and beyond . Your cargo can transition to its destination via rail, truckload and intermodal container drayage using Rukert Transportation Services.

Not ready for your cargo? Warehouse products on-site in our over 1 million sq. ft. of available secure warehouse space.

Bulk Cargoes

Rukert's PECO rapid-discharge, gantry crane at Pier 5 is the workhorse of our bulk facility. Outside, paved storage, covered bins and bulk warehouses are available storage solutions.

Rukert's PECO rapid-discharge, gantry crane at Pier 5

Forest products

Wood pulp is at the core of our forest products operations. Our experienced crews and controlled handling procedures ensure consistent, damage-free discharge and storage of baled pulp cargo. Complementing our pulp expertise, we handle dimensional lumber, plywood, MDF, and related panel products with the same level of care and efficiency, providing seamless vessel discharge and terminal handling solutions.

dimensional lumber being loaded onto truck using ship's crane
stevedores securing ship's cargo

Steel Products

We safely discharge and handle all forms of steel cargo, including coils, rebar, wire rod, plates, slabs, and bundled products. Our experienced crews understand the unique requirements and handling sensitivities associated with steel. They utilize specialized equipment designed to strip heavy coils directly from containers, efficiently discharge vessels, and load outbound trucks or rail cars, all with a focus on cargo integrity and turnaround speed.

stevedores unloading steel products from a ship
stevedores inside a ship's hold loading steel wire coils
coils of wire being offloaded by stevedores

Metal Products

Rukert Terminals provide comprehensive stevedoring and warehousing services for non-ferrous metal cargo, including aluminum, copper, lead, and zinc. Our integrated approach ensures efficient vessel discharge, protected storage, and reliable outbound logistics for even the most sensitive metal commodities.

stevedores in ship's hold loading aluminum billets onto crane
stacked metal slabs on pier
stevedore securing pipe products

Wind and Project Cargo

Complex cargo demands planning, power, and experience. Our project cargo and wind energy cargo operations team has developed the expertise and specialized equipment required to safely handle oversized and high-value turbine components. From vessel discharge to staging and outbound truck loading, we deliver precision, efficiency, and reliability at every step.

rotar blades for wind turbines on pier
stevedores on a lift unloading wind turbine rotars
liebherr crane lifting wind turbine rotars from a barge
liebherr crane stevedoring forklift from ship

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