Port of Corpus Christi, Texas
Heavy Haul at the Port of Corpus Christi
Breakbulk and project cargo off the Coastal Bend docks, trucked inland under Texas permits with routing and escorts from our own team.
- Dock 8
- The strongest open wharf on the Gulf Coast
- Highways
- Direct access to Interstate 37, Interstate 69 and US 181
- Rail
- BNSF, CPKC and UP
This page is general information only, not legal advice and not a permit. Rules change often and each state's permit and official rules are the final word. Always confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the state permit office before moving a load. Reliable Transport LLC is not responsible for decisions made using this information.
Coastal Bend cargo
Heavy lift on the Gulf, a mile from the Interstate
The Port of Corpus Christi runs five multipurpose cargo docks, and its terminals sit one mile from Interstate 37 and US 181. Dock 8, the strongest open wharf on the Gulf Coast, has over 23 acres of ground beside it. When heavy cargo comes off a ship there, we permit it, route it and escort it inland.
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Docks, land and connections
Facility facts come from the Port of Corpus Christi. The ferry rule is listed by TxDMV and confirmed by TxDOT.
Five multipurpose docks
Breakbulk and project cargo cross five multipurpose cargo docks with direct access to Interstate 37, Interstate 69 and US 181.
Dock 8 and the Northside
Dock 8 is the strongest open wharf on the Gulf Coast, with over 23 acres beside it. The Northside area adds over 120 acres.
Rail
BNSF, CPKC and UP all serve the port.
No ferry for permit loads
The Port Aransas ferry takes no permitted loads, so oversize cargo bound for Port Aransas travels by road.
Sources: Port of Corpus Christi breakbulk; Port of Corpus Christi cargo docks; TxDMV Corpus Christi District restrictions; TxDOT ferry rules.
Port moves
Port and plant cargo we have moved
19'W to 24'W loads
Wide loads off a ship at the Port of Houston, crossing open country with escorts on the way to Arizona.
110,000 lb switchgear building
A 110,000 lb switchgear building, Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA, with state troopers and bucket trucks.
Cargo at the Port of Corpus Christi?
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Texas rules from the Coastal Bend
Permit rules for loads leaving the port
Each rule is listed by TxDMV and confirmed by a second source.
Corpus Christi District and statewide
Official sources linked| Where | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Port Aransas ferry | No permits. (TxDMV Corpus Christi District restrictions, TxDOT ferry rules) |
| Interstate 37 and Interstate 69 | Permit width tops out at 16'W on Interstate highways. (TxDMV size and weight limits, heavyhaul.net Texas permits) |
| Over 14'W | One escort; over 16'W, front and rear escorts on all roads. (TxDMV escort requirements, heavyhaul.net Texas permits) |
| Over 20'W or 18'11"H | Route inspection on file before TxDMV issues the permit. (TxDMV size and weight limits, heavyhaul.net Texas permits) |
Restrictions change often. We checked these on October 1, 2026 against the TxDMV Corpus Christi District restriction list, last updated September 22, 2026. Our permitting team confirms the current list for every move.
Questions
Port of Corpus Christi heavy haul questions
Can you pick up heavy cargo at Dock 8?
Yes. Dock 8 is the strongest open wharf on the Gulf Coast, with over 23 acres beside it and direct access to Interstate 37, Interstate 69 and US 181. We permit, route and escort the load from there.
Can oversize loads use the Port Aransas ferry?
No. TxDMV lists no permits on the Port Aransas ferry, and the TxDOT ferry rules say no permits are accepted.
Which railroads serve the Port of Corpus Christi?
BNSF, CPKC and UP.
Hauling through other states? Use our permit map and route planner
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This page is general information only, not legal advice and not a permit. Rules change often and each state's permit and official rules are the final word. Always confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the state permit office before moving a load. Reliable Transport LLC is not responsible for decisions made using this information.