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Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersPart of RB Global, Inc. (renamed from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in May 2023)

Shipping from Ritchie Bros. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1170 State Route 18, Burgettstown, PA 15021

RB Pittsburgh is 281 road miles, about 5.5 hours by truck, from the Port of Baltimore, the closest port for containers and flat racks, which also has regular RoRo calls. 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.

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RB Pittsburgh at a glance

The Ritchie Bros. Pittsburgh yard at Frankfort Springs, west of Pittsburgh, serves western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Baltimore is the closest port for containers, flat racks and RoRo, with New York/New Jersey for extra container sailings.

Site type
Permanent auction yard
Auction company
Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersRB Global, Inc. (renamed from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in May 2023)
Closest port for container, flat rack and RoRo
Port of Baltimore: 281 road miles, about 5.5 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 EquipmentAgricultural MachineryTrucks & TrailersMaterial HandlersRoad Building Equipment

Best export ports from RB Pittsburgh

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.

PortRoad milesTruck hoursMethodsWhy this port
Port of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD2815.5Container, Flat rack, RoRoClosest container portClosest RoRo calls
Port of New York and New JerseyNewark, NJ3938Container, Flat rack, RoRoMain gateway, most direct sailingsClosest RoRo calls
Port of Virginia (Norfolk)Norfolk, VA4298.5Container, Flat rackMain gateway, most direct sailings
Port of SavannahSavannah, GA70414Container, Flat rackSavannah: main Southeast gateway with frequent sailings and deep-sea services

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

Container

Via Baltimore or New York/New Jersey

Flat Rack

Oversized cargo from Baltimore or NY

RoRo Shipping

Via Port of Baltimore (preferred for rolling stock)

Trucking

Direct delivery throughout Northeast

Container is usually the cheapest option, and we do the partial disassembly needed to make the machine fit. How we containerize heavy equipment

Container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk?

We quote in this order because it is usually cheapest first. Most machines that look too big for a box fit once our crew takes off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels; larger ones are taken further apart across several containers, and pieces too big or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer go breakbulk.

01Container

Best fit
Work needed
We partially disassemble when needed (bucket, boom, cab, wheels), or take larger machines further apart across several high-cubes and open-tops, then crate, block and lash every part.
Destinations
Widest: almost every port worldwide, plus inland delivery by rail.
Typical cost
Usually the lowest, with no out-of-gauge surcharges.
Protection
Sealed steel box; loose parts and attachments travel locked inside.
Best for
Most machines: compact ones as they are, others after partial disassembly, and large ones split across several containers.
Container shippingHow we containerize heavy equipment

02Flat rack

Work needed
Ships assembled, blocked and lashed. Surcharges apply when wider than 2.4 m or taller than about 1.95 m.
Destinations
Most container ports, on the same vessels as containers.
Typical cost
Moderate; rises with every centimetre out of gauge.
Protection
Open to the weather; we protect cabs, electronics and hydraulics.
Best for
Excavators, dozers and loaders too wide for a container door.
Flat rack shipping

03RoRo

Work needed
Drives on assembled; non-runners go on a roll trailer.
Destinations
Fewer destinations: regular lanes to Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and parts of Latin America.
Typical cost
Often competitive for large self-propelled machines where a lane exists.
Protection
Below deck, but loose items and attachments cannot ride inside the cab.
Best for
Running machines going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
RoRo shipping

04Breakbulk

Work needed
Lifted aboard piece by piece by ship’s or shore cranes, on its own skids or cradle, then stowed and lashed in the hold or on deck.
Destinations
Ports with breakbulk berths and heavy-lift cranes; sailings are booked voyage by voyage.
Typical cost
Usually the highest for a single small machine; often the only option for the largest pieces.
Protection
In the hold or lashed on deck; we crate, wrap and protect exposed parts.
Best for
Pieces too large or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer: transformers, process modules, mining trucks, crane sections.
Breakbulk shipping

After you win at Ritchie Bros.

  1. 1Pay the invoice in full within the payment window (usually 7 days). Wire transfers clear fastest; other funds hold the release until they clear.
  2. 2Download the invoice and wait for the release. The yard office issues the release ticket our driver needs at the gate.
  3. 3Send us the invoice, the lot numbers and the yard. We book the pickup appointment with the yard.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 7We send you the bill of lading and the documents your customs broker needs to clear the machine at destination.

Ritchie Bros. buyer 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
Storage fees
$25 per day in the U.S. after the removal deadline; items left more than 45 days after the auction may be treated as abandoned. Source
Release
The yard office issues a release ticket once payment is received; the driver must show it before loading. Source
Loading
Ritchie Bros. does not load or secure equipment and will not load machines that can be driven; loading is in daylight hours only. Source
Carrier requirements
Scheduled pickup appointment, and general liability, workers' compensation and cargo insurance. A bill of lading is required for equipment going to another country. Source
Titles
Prepared for the state where the lot sits and sent within about 14 banking days of cleared payment; a document fee applies per titled item. Source
Export
Sold Ex Works; you may not list Ritchie Bros. as shipper or exporter, and it does not provide certificates of origin or EUR.1 certificates. Source

Checked October 2026. Terms vary by sale, so confirm them on your invoice.

How we work with RB Pittsburgh

  • We book the pickup appointment with the yard's transport desk; Ritchie Bros. yards do not accept unscheduled pickups.
  • Our carriers carry the general liability, workers' compensation and cargo insurance Ritchie Bros. requires, and every driver signs in at the yard office with the release ticket.
  • Our driver loads and secures the machine: Ritchie Bros. staff do not load drivable equipment, and loading is in daylight only.
  • We use the yard's truck entrance and loading area, and plan the haul so the machine is out before the removal deadline and storage fees start.
  • For export, we prepare the bill of lading the yard asks for on international shipments and file the export declaration in our name as forwarder, never in Ritchie Bros.' name.
  • When a machine has to be partly disassembled to fit a container, we confirm with the yard whether it can be done on site or move it to a facility near the port.

Why Ship With Us

  • East Coast logistics specialists
  • Baltimore and New York/New Jersey both within a day's haul
  • Strong European trade lane expertise
  • Efficient Northeast trucking network

Our Services at This Location

  • Equipment inspection and condition reports
  • East Coast export logistics
  • Container stuffing and flat rack loading
  • Documentation for European exports
  • Trucking to multiple East Coast ports

Common destinations from RB Pittsburgh

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.

DestinationOcean transitRoRo from this coast
Nigeria21-30 daysRegular sailings
Ghana20-28 daysRegular sailings
Egypt18-25 daysRegular sailings
Saudi Arabia18-25 daysRegular sailings
Germany14-21 daysRegular sailings
United Kingdom12-18 daysRegular sailings
Morocco14-21 daysRegular sailings
Israel18-25 daysRegular sailings

Transit times are typical port-to-port ranges. Every quote confirms the current schedule.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Booking a truck before the release ticket exists. Without it the driver is turned away at the gate.
  • Sending a carrier without the required insurance certificates, or without an appointment.
  • Assuming yard staff will load the machine. They will not load anything that can be driven.
  • Missing the removal date. Storage at $25 per day adds up quickly while you arrange ocean freight.
  • Listing Ritchie Bros. as the exporter on shipping documents, which their terms prohibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which port is best for European shipments?

Port of Baltimore offers excellent RoRo service to Europe. For containers, NY/NJ has the most frequent sailings.

Can you handle winter pickups?

Yes, we operate year-round and are experienced with winter logistics in the Northeast.

What about Canadian buyers at PA auctions?

We regularly handle cross-border logistics for Canadian buyers purchasing at US auctions.

Is Ritchie Bros. the same company as RB Global?

Yes. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers renamed itself RB Global, Inc. in May 2023. The auctions still run under the Ritchie Bros. name at rbauction.com, alongside IronPlanet and GovPlanet.

How long do I have to pick up from a Ritchie Bros. yard?

The removal date is set for each auction and shown on the auction page; it is often about a week after the payment date. After it, storage is $25 per day in the U.S.

Will Ritchie Bros. load the machine onto my truck?

No. Their transport rules say they are not responsible for loading or securing equipment and will not load machines that can be driven across the yard. Our driver loads and secures it.

Can Ritchie Bros. be the exporter on my shipping documents?

No. Their terms of sale say you may not list them as shipper or exporter without written permission. We file the export as your forwarder.

Should I use Ritchie Bros. Logistics or a forwarder?

Either works. A forwarder is usually better value when you buy at more than one auction, want several machines in one shipment, or a machine can be containerized after partial disassembly.

Machines bought at RB Pittsburgh that we load in containers

Buyers at RB Pittsburgh ship these kinds of machines with us. Each card shows the boxes from our loading records; open a brand for every model.

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