North West Seaport Alliance (NWSA)

NWSA, Puyallup Tribe forge partnership for new terminal construction

Puyallup Tribe and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the region’s shipping capacity.

The agreement paves the way for the construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway, increasing the Seattle/Tacoma gateway’s ability to accommodate the world’s largest shipping lines and boosting economic activity in the region.

Under the MoU, Puyallup Tribe will develop a new pier adjacent to the existing East Blair Terminal 1 (EB1) on...

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NWSA handles over 3.3 million TEUs in 2024

The North West Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a partnership between the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, reported total container volumes of 304,748 TEUs in December, representing a 16% increase from the same month in 2023.

NWSA noted that it achieved a significant 20% growth in total international container volumes in the last month of the year.

For the whole of 2024, NWSA’s box throughput rose 12.3% year-over-year to 3,340,733 TEUs, driven by a 20% increase in full imports and an 8% rise in full exports....

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NWSA handles over 270,000 TEUs in October

Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported its international container volumes increased by 1.7% in October compared to the same month last year.

Full international imports grew significantly, rising 6.9%—marking the eighth consecutive month of growth. However, full international exports dropped sharply by 13.4%. Total container volume, including both international and domestic, reached 273,355 TEUs, translating to a slight decline of 0.5% compared to October 2023.

Year-to-date (YTD) figures show...

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Container traffic increases at NWSA terminals

North West Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported increased vessel activity and intermodal volume, combined with diverted cargo, resulting in robust box traffic at the US gateway.

Full international imports in August reached their highest level for the month since 2010, with a 49.4% rise compared to August 2023. Full international exports also grew by 18.5%, surpassing the five-year average for August. Overall international volumes saw a 45.6% increase compared to August 2023.

NWSA’s total container...

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NWSA introduces cargo and service incentive program in Seattle and Tacoma Harbours

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) launches a comprehensive cargo and service incentive program, with a focus on enhancing international container rail cargo volumes and refining service delivery within the Seattle and Tacoma harbours.

With an allocated budget of US$11 million, the program aims to boost intermodal cargo volumes, enhance vessel schedule reliability, and expand marine terminal operations.

Approved by the Managing Members on 2 April, these incentives have been strategically...

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NWSA launches Puget Sound’s zero-emission truck collaborative

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine freight cooperation between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, has announced the launch of the Puget Sound Zero-Emissions Truck Collaborative.

NWSA said it relies on a network of approximately 4,500 heavy-duty trucks that provide cargo-hauling services in and out of Seattle and Tacoma terminals with the majority of these service providers being independent owner-operators or small-scale trucking companies.

Nearly all drayage trucks are diesel-powered...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-launches-puget-sounds-zero-emission-truck-collaborative/

PMA-ILWU negotiations derail NWSA container volumes

Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, reported lower total container volumes in February, compared with the same month last year.

In particular, NWSA noted a 24.3% decline in February box volumes, reaching 225,747 TEUs with full imports decreasing by 34% as imports continue to struggle due to ongoing soft demand and uncertainty around the PMA-ILWU contract negotiations. At the same time, full exports remained relatively steady...

https://container-news.com/pma-ilwu-negotiations-derail-nwsa-container-volumes/

Container traffic at North West Seaport Alliance plunges in January

Total container volume at the North West Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, decreased by 21.7% in January, compared with the same month last year, falling to 213,095 TEUs.

Additionally, full imports declined year-on-year by 30%, as imports continue to struggle due to elevated retail inventories and weak consumer demand. At the same time, containerised full exports at NWSA grew year-on-year by 3.8% in the first month of 2023.

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