Port of Galveston, Texas
Heavy Haul at the Port of Galveston
Project cargo, wind components and RoRo heavy equipment trucked off the island under Texas permits, routed around the ferry limits and Galveston County curfews.
- Channel
- Authorized 46' depth
- Cargo
- Pier 34 project and wind cargo; Pier 39/40 machinery, vehicles and breakbulk
- Ferry
- No permitted loads on the Galveston Port Bolivar ferry
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.
Island cargo
Off the island with a plan
The Port of Galveston sits 10 minutes from Interstate 45, and every oversize load that leaves the island needs its route settled before pickup. The Galveston Port Bolivar ferry takes no permitted loads, and two Galveston County roads close to oversize traffic at rush hour. We build the route, permits and escorts in house.
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Where heavy cargo lands in Galveston
Facility facts come from the Port of Galveston.
West Port Cargo Complex
A new berth at Pier 39/40 opened July 2, 2026 with a RoRo call carrying heavy construction equipment. The $106M expansion adds almost 30 acres to a 60 acre facility.
Pier 34
Pier 34 handles project and wind cargo on a 632' berth.
Pier 39/40
Pier 39/40 works machinery, vehicles and breakbulk, the rolling and tracked equipment we load for inland delivery.
Sources: Port of Galveston facilities; Port of Galveston new berth release, July 3, 2026; Galveston Wharves brochure, March 2026.
Gulf Coast moves
Port cargo we have moved
19'W to 24'W loads
The ship's crane set five wide loads onto our trailers at the Port of Houston. We rigged them and trucked them to Arizona.
110,000 lb switchgear building
A 110,000 lb switchgear building from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA, staged with law enforcement and pilot cars.
Cargo arriving in Galveston?
Tell us the pier, dimensions and weight. We plan the route off the island.
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Galveston County rules
Restrictions on the way off the island
Each rule is listed by TxDMV and confirmed by a second official source.
Galveston County and the ferry
Official sources linked| Where | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Galveston Port Bolivar ferry | No permitted loads. TxDOT limits ferry vehicles to 8.5'W, 65'L, 13'6"H and 80,000 lbs. (TxDMV Houston District restrictions, TxDOT Galveston Port Bolivar ferry) |
| FM 518, FM 528 to Interstate 45 | Oversize loads can't move 6:00 to 9:00 am or 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. (TxDMV Houston District restrictions, TxDMV Time Permit Curfews, effective Sep 30, 2025) |
| FM 646, Interstate 45 to SH 146 | Oversize loads can't move 6:00 to 9:00 am or 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. (TxDMV Houston District restrictions, TxDMV Time Permit Curfews, effective Sep 30, 2025) |
| Friendswood city limits | Over 14'W, 14'H or 110'L on FM 518, FM 528 and FM 2351: no movement 6:00 to 9:00 am or 3:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. (TxDMV Houston District restrictions, TxDMV Time Permit Curfews, effective Sep 30, 2025) |
Restrictions change often. We checked these on October 1, 2026 against the TxDMV Houston District restriction list, last updated September 29, 2026. Our permitting team confirms the current list for every move.
Questions
Port of Galveston heavy haul questions
Can an oversize load take the Galveston Port Bolivar ferry?
No. TxDMV lists no permitted loads on the ferry, and TxDOT limits ferry vehicles to 8.5'W, 65'L, 13'6"H and 80,000 lbs.
What cargo does the Port of Galveston handle for heavy haul?
Pier 34 handles project and wind cargo, and Pier 39/40 handles machinery, vehicles and breakbulk. A new berth at Pier 39/40 opened July 2, 2026 with RoRo heavy construction equipment.
Are there curfews leaving Galveston County?
Yes. On FM 518 between FM 528 and Interstate 45, and on FM 646 between Interstate 45 and SH 146, oversize loads can't move 6:00 to 9:00 am or 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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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.