Part of RB Global, Inc. (renamed from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in May 2023)Shipping from Ritchie Bros. Nashville, Tennessee
RB Nashville is 493 road miles, about 10 hours by truck, from the Port of Savannah, the closest port for containers and flat racks; the closest RoRo port is the Port of Brunswick (Colonel's Island), 522 miles away. We collect as soon as Ritchie Bros. issues the release, do any partial disassembly needed to fit a container, and ship by container, flat rack or, where a lane serves your country, RoRo. Most lots here are construction equipment, earthmoving equipment, and trucks & trailers, and buyers here most often ship to Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt.
RB Nashville at a glance
The Ritchie Bros. Nashville yard is at 748 Leeville Road in Lebanon, east of Nashville off I-40. Savannah and Charleston, about 495 and 530 road miles away, take containers and flat racks; RoRo goes from Brunswick or Charleston.
- Site type
- Permanent auction yard
- Auction company
- Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersRB Global, Inc. (renamed from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in May 2023)
- Closest container and flat rack port
- Port of Savannah: 493 road miles, about 10 hours by truck
- Closest RoRo port
- Port of Brunswick (Colonel's Island): 522 road miles, about 10.5 hours by truck
- Removal deadline
- Set per auction (for example, 7 days after the payment date). Lots not in a Ritchie Bros. yard must be removed within 8 business days of the release notice.
- Equipment sold here
- Construction EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentTrucks & TrailersAgricultural MachineryCranes
Best export ports from RB Nashville
Ranked by road distance from the yard gate. We list the closest container port, the closest main gateways with the most direct sailings, Savannah when it is within reach, any rail ramp that is much closer than the coast, and the closest RoRo ports, plus Brunswick, the busiest U.S. RoRo gateway, when it is within reach.
| Port | Road miles | Truck hours | Methods | Why this port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of SavannahSavannah, GA | 493 | 10 | Container, Flat rack | Main gateway, most direct sailingsSavannah: main Southeast gateway with frequent sailings and deep-sea services |
| Port of Brunswick (Colonel's Island)Brunswick, GA | 522 | 10.5 | RoRo | Brunswick: busiest U.S. RoRo gateway (Georgia Ports Authority) |
| Port of CharlestonCharleston, SC | 528 | 10.5 | Container, Flat rack, RoRo | Main gateway, most direct sailingsClosest RoRo calls |
Road miles from OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated October 2026. Truck hours assume a 50 mph average for a loaded lowboy, including stops.
Methods from this location
Containerized transport for smaller equipment
Flat racks through Savannah, about 495 miles, or Charleston, about 530
Via Brunswick or Charleston for wheeled equipment
Over-the-road transport to export ports
Container is usually the cheapest option, and we do the partial disassembly needed to make the machine fit. How we containerize heavy equipment
What sells at RB Nashville and how it ships
The cheapest way to ship a typical unit of each machine type sold here, whole and without disassembly, and the port it leaves from.
| Machine type | Typical unit | Cheapest whole-unit method | Export port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavators | Caterpillar 320 (20 t class) | Flat rack | Port of Savannah: 493 road miles, about 10 hours by truck |
| Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 950 (19 t class) | Flat rack | Port of Savannah: 493 road miles, about 10 hours by truck |
| Bulldozers | Caterpillar D6 (20 t class, SU blade fitted) | Flat rack | Port of Savannah: 493 road miles, about 10 hours by truck |
| Commercial Trucks | Freightliner Cascadia 126 sleeper tractor | RoRo | Port of Brunswick (Colonel's Island): 522 road miles, about 10.5 hours by truck |
| Dump Trucks | Volvo A30G (30 t articulated hauler) | Flat rack | Port of Savannah: 493 road miles, about 10 hours by truck |
| Lowboy & Heavy-Haul Trailers | Trail King 55 t hydraulic RGN, 3-axle | RoRo | Port of Brunswick (Colonel's Island): 522 road miles, about 10.5 hours by truck |
Smaller units often fit a container, and partial disassembly can move a machine down a rung. Your quote uses the lot's actual dimensions.
After you win at Ritchie Bros.
- 1Pay the invoice in full within the payment window (usually 7 days). Wire transfers clear fastest; other funds hold the release until they clear.
- 2Download the invoice and wait for the release. The yard office issues the release ticket our driver needs at the gate.
- 3Send us the invoice, the lot numbers and the yard. We book the pickup appointment with the yard.
- 4We collect the machine, load it with our own carrier and take it to the port, or first to our facility if it needs partial disassembly to fit a container.
- 5We file the export declaration (EEI) in the Automated Export System. It is required when any Schedule B line is worth more than $2,500 or needs an export license, and its ITN confirmation goes to the carrier at least 24 hours before the vessel loads.
- 6For titled machines and vehicles, the original title and the EEI go to U.S. Customs at the port at least 72 hours before export. Without them the unit cannot sail.
- 7We send you the bill of lading and the documents your customs broker needs to clear the machine at destination.
Ritchie Bros. key pickup terms
- Payment
- Due within 7 days of the auction; items cannot be collected until paid in full, and non-certified funds are held until they clear. Source
- Removal deadline
- Set per auction (for example, 7 days after the payment date). Lots not in a Ritchie Bros. yard must be removed within 8 business days of the release notice. Source
- Release
- The yard office issues a release ticket once payment is received; the driver must show it before loading. Source
Checked October 2026. Terms vary by sale, so confirm them on your invoice.
All Ritchie Bros. terms, fees, common mistakes and FAQsHow we work with RB Nashville
- Trucks use the entrance at the north-east corner of the property; the yard office keeps 8 am to 4 pm weekday hours for releases.
- Fall protection is required at this yard when loading or unloading aerial equipment.
At every yard we book the pickup, load with our own insured carriers, block and brace the machine, file the export declaration, and take it apart for a container when that is cheaper than shipping it whole.
Why Ship With Us
- Savannah and Charleston both within about 530 road miles
- Brunswick and Charleston priced side by side for RoRo
- Permits arranged for oversize loads across Tennessee and Georgia
Our Services at This Location
- Pickup through the north-east truck entrance, Monday to Friday
- Permitted heavy haul to Savannah or Charleston for containers and flat racks
- RoRo deliveries to Brunswick or Charleston
Common destinations from RB Nashville
Container and flat rack services reach all of these. RoRo depends on the lane from the East and Gulf Coast, so it is shown separately.
| Destination | Ocean transit | RoRo from this coast |
|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | 21-30 days | Regular sailings |
 Ghana | 20-28 days | Regular sailings |
 Egypt | 18-25 days | Regular sailings |
 Saudi Arabia | 18-25 days | Regular sailings |
 Guatemala | 10-16 days | Regular sailings |
 Honduras | 10-16 days | Regular sailings |
 Colombia | 12-18 days | Regular sailings |
 Germany | 14-21 days | Regular sailings |
Transit times are typical port-to-port ranges. Every quote confirms the current schedule.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Arriving for a release after 4 pm, when the yard office has closed.
- Sending a driver for a boom or scissor lift without a harness; the yard requires fall protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which port is best from RB Nashville?
Savannah, about 495 road miles away, and Charleston, about 530, for containers and flat racks. RoRo goes from Brunswick, about 520 miles, or Charleston.
Where do trucks enter at RB Nashville?
At the north-east corner of the property on Leeville Road in Lebanon. The yard office is open weekdays.
Can you move oversized loads from RB Nashville?
Yes. We arrange permitted heavy-haul trucking for oversized and overweight machines to the chosen port.
Machines bought at RB Nashville that we load in containers
Buyers at RB Nashville ship these kinds of machines with us. Each card shows the boxes from our loading records; open a brand for every model.
Motor grader
CAT 12
1 × 40 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansExcavator
CAT 206B
1 × 45 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansWheel loader
Komatsu 180-1
1 × 20 ft container
Komatsu loading plansWheel loader
Komatsu 180-3
1 × 40 ft high cube
Komatsu loading plansExcavator
Hitachi EX 150
1 × 40 ft high cube
Hitachi Construction Machinery loading plansExcavator
Hitachi EX 370-5
1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 1 × 40 ft high cube
Hitachi Construction Machinery loading plansWheel loader
Volvo 220D
2 × 40 ft high cube
Volvo Construction Equipment loading plansExcavator
Volvo EC 480EL
1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube
Volvo Construction Equipment loading plansWheel loader
Kawasaki 95Z VII
2 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft container
Kawasaki loading plans
Brands in what RB Nashville sells
Brands we have loaded in the categories RB Nashville lists, most loading records first, then other makers of the same machines.
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