If you are moving freight through the South Florida to Texas funnel, Jacintoport International (16398 Jacintoport Blvd) is your primary Florida connection. Operated by Seaboard Marine, this 62-acre multipurpose terminal is the specialized, high-efficiency alternative to Houston’s massive container islands, sitting two hours closer to the Gulf Coast than the city's inner docks.

But don't let the smaller footprint fool you, this yard is a high-stakes operational pressure cooker. Between the mandatory 12:00–13:00 lunch lockout, the strict TWIC federal enforcement, and the narrow residential "truck traps" of Jacinto City, an unprepared driver will see their daily profit evaporate in wait times and municipal fines.

Here is the raw, street-level intel you need to conquer V675 and defend your margins.

Jacintoport International Terminal Administrative and Operational Parameters

Mastering the yard rules at Jacintoport (V675) requires timing. This private terminal shuts completely for a mandatory 12:00–13:00 lunch lockout. 

You must lock in the V675 FIRMS code and pre-verify your Seaboard Marine booking, or you’ll be bobtailed out at the pedestal.

Paperwork is only half the battle. To survive, you must follow the Port Houston Safety SOP, including a zero-tolerance No Camera/Dashcam policy; violating this is an immediate, permanent ban. Before rolling, review the 2025 Terminal Gate Process Guide to ensure your chassis is "good order."

If you hit a snag, use the Trouble Resolution Protocol to clear the lane. For those also hauling into the main container terminals, the Express Pass System is the only way to skip manual lines. 

You can also watch this Gate Process Walkthrough to see the flow in action.

Jacintoport International Terminal Approach & The Gate: The East Freeway Gauntlet

Closing the last mile into Jacintoport requires avoiding the "can opener" bridges and residential weight limits of East Houston.

• The Routing Mandate (CRITICAL): Approach via I-10 (East Freeway) and exit at Federal Road. Stick strictly to Jacintoport Boulevard. Do not cut through Jacinto City or Galena Park, local police monitor these "no-truck" zones specifically to issue high-dollar citations.
• The Lunch Gap: The gate shuts down completely from 12:00 to 13:00. There is no off-street staging; arriving at 11:45 AM means sitting on the shoulder of a busy industrial road for over an hour with no access to facilities.
• The TWIC Requirement: This is a maritime-secured site. If you don't have a valid TWIC card, you’ll be hit with a mandatory $250 escort fee and massive delays.

Inside the Jacintoport International Terminal: Mobile Cranes and the "Spiralveyor"

Once you clear the gate, you’re in a high-intensity environment where break-bulk, heavy-lift, and container ops overlap.

• The Crane Priority: Jacintoport uses massive Liebherr LHM 550 mobile cranes. On "vessel days," yard equipment is often diverted to support the ship. While standard turns can be 23 minutes, a heavy vessel call can stretch your wait into hours.
• Step-by-Step Hook: Drive to your assigned row and remain in your cab. A yard handler will mount your container. Once set, pull to a safe area (wearing full PPE) to secure your twist locks and check pins.
• The $100 Error: If you drop your container in the wrong parking bay, the terminal will hit your company with a $100 misplacement fee.

Jacintoport International Terminal Driver Survival Guide: Industrial Zone Intel

Jacintoport is a "working terminal," not a travel center. Amenities are nonexistent.

• No Overnight Parking: There is zero staging or overnight parking inside the gates. For a safe HOS reset, head to the Sunmart on Federal Rd (1.8 miles) or the Flying J at Exit 102 (8.8 miles).
• The San Jacinto Bridge Factor: The I-10 bridge nearby is a major bottleneck. Check for barge-collision closures or construction delays before you commit to your route.
• Safety Mandate: You must have your hard hat, high-vis vest, and steel-toe boots on before you hit the window. If you're caught outside your cab without gear, expect immediate removal from the property.

Beat the Houston Bottleneck: Dispatch Your Jacintoport Runs

Hauling out of V675 is a specialized game. If your dispatcher misses the lunch window, fails to verify a USDA inspection requirement, or fumbles the V675 FIRMS code, your profit is gone.

Our dispatchers live in the Houston Ship Channel grid. We monitor the Seaboard vessel schedules, pre-verify your TWIC clearances, and time your arrival to dodge the 12:00 lockout. You focus on the road; we’ll handle the Jacintoport headaches.