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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
Maritime Division
687 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6236
FAX: (619) 686-8055
Maritime Operations
620 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6340
FAX: (619) 234-3965
Maritime Properties & Facilities
645 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 725-6007
FAX: (619) 686-6215
Trade Development
601 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6300
FAX: (619) 686-7288
Tenth Ave Marine Terminal
623 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6346
FAX: (619) 686-6354
Cruise Ship Terminal
1140 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 683-8966
FAX: (619) 683-8968
National City Terminal
1400 W.Bay Marine Dr.
National City 91950
Phone: (619) 683-8963
FAX: (619) 683-8964
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(619) 685-4300
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Overview
From Cars to Containers: National City is Among the Top West Coast Terminals for Vehicles, Lumber and Major Project Cargo.
- Can handle more than 500,000 vehicles per year.
- On-site auto processing specialists
- Automated cargo tracking and data collection
These and many other exceptional features make the 125-acre National City Cargo Terminal the most advanced vehicle import/export facility on the West Coast, and a first-rate facility for special breakbulk, heavy equipment and major project cargo.
Owned by the Port of San Diego, and operated by Pasha Automotive and Distribution Services, the terminal services as the primary port of entry for Audi, Bentley, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda, Lotus, Mitsubishi Fuso, Porsche, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia. It also expertly handles lumber and other large project cargo. Read more information about our operations below.
Size and Space
- 7 berths (4,924 ft./1,501 m.)
- Open storage space
Pasha Auto Processing Specialists On-Site
- Latest computer technology for detailed inspections and reporting
- Proprietary advanced, real-time vehicle tracking system
- Highly skilled technicians, facilities ensure cars are showroom-ready
Vehicle, Breakbulk, and Heavy Lift Capacity
- Experience handling automobiles and other specialty breakbulk including lumber
Loading/Handling
- Six ladder rail tracks on terminal
- Streamlined track configuration
- Rail service to Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Proximity
- Direct access to rail and three major interstate highways
- Less than 20 m. (32 kms.) from the U.S./Mexico International Border
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