Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA)

US West Coast ports show growth amid operational strain

The Transpacific shipping corridor between the United States and China is experiencing a significant downturn, as newly imposed tariffs disrupt cargo flows, freight logistics, and port operations.

Since the U.S. government implemented a steep 145% tariff on Chinese imports in early April, cargo volumes have plummeted by up to 60%, according to Bloomberg.

This policy, part of the broader trade war under President Donald Trump, has already resulted in the cancellation of at least 80 sailings from...

https://container-news.com/us-west-coast-ports-show-growth/

NWSA continues to boost container imports

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), including the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, has reported a strong March, recording 309,993 TEUs, representing an 18.5% growth over the same month last year.

This is the 13th consecutive month of month-over-month import increase for NWSA, which said that shippers brought orders forward to avoid expected tariffs. Full international imports in March increased by 18.4% and full international exports grew by 2.9%.

According to the announcement, the BNSF Railway,...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-continues-to-boost-container-imports/

NWSA box volumes increase in February

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported 257,705 TEUs in February, translating to a 13.7% growth over the same month last year.

NWSA representative said that a main driver is Trump’s announcement of upcoming tariffs, as shippers are now bringing orders forward to avoid expected additional fees and that continues to push strong volumes via the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, which are included in the port alliance.

NWSA said that full international imports increased 27.9%, marking a full year...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-box-volumes-increase-in-february/

NWSA handles over 260,000 TEUs in January

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) kicked off the year with significant cargo growth, fueled by high vessel schedule reliability, consistent rail service, and new customers.

January volumes surpassed the five-year average, reflecting strong market demand. NWSA’s total container volume, including international and domestic shipments, reached 264,869 TEUs, reflecting a 25.4% increase compared to the same month in 2024.

Domestic container volumes rose by 5.5%, with Alaska seeing a 2.4% increase...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-handles-over-260000-teus-in-january/

NWSA nears 300,000 TEUs in November

Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), an alliance between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, reported that total international container volumes for November increased by 32.9% over the same month last year.

At the same time, full international import volumes increased by 24.2%, representing the ninth consecutive month of growth. Additionally, full international exports rose by 24.1%.

NWSA’s total container volumes (international and domestic) for the month reached 290,210 TEUs, growing 25.7% compared...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-nears-300000-teus-in-november/

NWSA nears 2.5 million TEUs in first nine months of 2024

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) said its September full international imports reached the highest level since the pandemic period, marking seven straight months of growth.

NWSA’s volumes increased by 9.9%, compared to August, and 0.9% compared to September 2023, while full international exports decreased by 7.4% and total international volumes increased by 0.6% compared with September 2023.

Container volumes at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, which form the NWSA, reached 334,518 TEUs in...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-nears-2-5-million-teus-in-first-nine-months-of-2024/

NWSA handles largest boxship at Tacoma Harbor

The 16,592 TEU container vessel Maersk Alette arrived at Husky Terminal in Tacoma on 4 September, becoming the largest vessel to call the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA’s) South Harbor.

The boxship is also the first dual-fuel vessel capable of sailing on green methanol to have called the gateway.

Kristin Ang, Port of Tacoma Commission President and Co-Chair of NWSA, said, “We offer our congratulations to Maersk, Nike, the Ulsan Port Authority, and all our industry partners who are leading...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-handles-largest-boxship-at-tacoma-harbor/

NWSA strengthens global ties with new representative in Vietnam

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced the selection of United Base, as its official representative in Vietnam.

This strategic partnership is set to bolster NWSA’s presence in this critical market, further enhancing trade opportunities between the Pacific Northwest and Vietnam.

Vietnam, NWSA’s third-largest trading partner, has become an essential part of the Seattle and Tacoma alliance’s global trade network, contributing to approximately 10% of its total international containerized...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-strengthens-global-ties-with-new-representative-in-vietnam/

Port of Tacoma adopts renewable diesel “R99”

Since May, the Port of Tacoma has been using a renewable diesel known as R99—a fuel that can be used in any diesel engine without needing equipment upgrades. The “99” in R99 indicates that the fuel is 99% renewable.

“You just make the choice today, put it in your tank, and you’re on your way to reducing your carbon footprint,” noted Laura Yellig, President and CEO of Petrocard, one of the largest fuel distributors in the Northwest.

Although R99 is produced from materials similar to biodiesel,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-tacoma-adopts-renewable-diesel-r99/

NWSA announces refrigerated electrical upgrades on Terminal 5

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, has announced refrigerated electrical upgrades on its Terminal 5.

The purpose of the proposed project is for SSA Terminals (Seattle Terminals) LLC (SSAT) to install the necessary electrical infrastructure to supply power for up 960 new reefer containers.

The project includes pulling new service from the existing T5 primary substation at the south end of the facility through the existing...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-announces-refrigerated-electrical-upgrades-on-terminal-5/

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