NWSA Reports Strong Import Growth Amid Tariff Concerns

Shippers accelerating orders ahead of expected tariffs have driven strong import volumes at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA).
Full international imports surged 27.9%, marking a full year of consecutive month-over-month growth and exceeding the five-year average by 4.8%.
Full international exports declined 7.7%, while total container volume (international and domestic) grew 13.7% compared to February 2024, reaching 257,705 TEUs.
Year-to-date (YTD) volumes are up 19.3%, with imports...