Port of Tacoma

Ports of Tacoma and Seattle sign agreements for waterway navigation improvement projects

The Port of Tacoma (POT) and the Port of Seattle (POS) joined the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in ceremonies marking design agreements for the Seattle Navigation Improvement Project and the Tacoma Harbor Navigation Improvement Project.

These projects are part of a modernization initiative for the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), an alliance between the ports of Tacoma and Seattle.

To address the needs of the Transpacific trade, POT, POS and NWSA have worked alongside the USACE to complete...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-tacoma-and-seattle-sign-agreements-for-waterway-navigation-improvement-projects/

Port of Tacoma accelerates net zero emission target by 10 years

The Port of Tacoma Commission voted unanimously to phase out greenhouse gas emissions under the port’s direct control by 2040, accelerating the target from 2050.

More specifically, the commission addressed what are called scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gases, which represent direct emissions from Port-owned and operated buildings and vehicles, and electricity purchased for Port facilities.

This contrasts with Scope 3 emissions, which are from sources not directly controlled by the Port, such as...

https://container-news.com/port-of-tacoma-accelerates-net-zero-emission-target-by-10-years/

NWSA sees lower box volumes

Total container volume at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) decreased 13.6% to 272,129 TEUs in October, with full imports and exports declining 22.5% and 28.2%, respectively.

Additionally, January to October volumes declined 8% to 2,905,183 TEUs, with full imports and exports declining 12.5% and 22.4%, respectively.

According to NWSA, a partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, exporters continue to face headwinds from a strong dollar, ongoing tariffs in key markets, and lower vessel...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-sees-lower-box-volumes/

Ro-Ro cargo ship catches fire at port of Tacoma

Ro-Ro cargo ship Midnight Sun suffered a fire accident at the port of Tacoma in the United States on 22 September, while it was berthed at the port.

The fire broke out on the upper deck of the ship and was extinguished by the crew members. According to preliminary investigation, an electrical malfunction of the equipment on deck caused the fire incident.

At the time of writing, there are no reported injuries or leaks, while the ship has suffered minor damage.

The post Ro-Ro cargo ship catches fire...

https://container-news.com/ro-ro-cargo-ship-catches-fire-at-port-of-tacoma/

NWSA container volumes fall in July

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, saw decreased container volumes in July.

Total box volumes for the month fell by 15.9% to 260,572 TEU, with full imports declining 30.4% and full exports declining 16.8% year-over-year. Additionally, year-to-date (YTD) volumes have also declined by 5.6% to 2,067,304 TEU, with full imports and exports declining 10.3% and 23.3%, respectively.

NWSA said that lower container volumes have...

https://container-news.com/nwsa-container-volumes-fall-in-july/

BNSF, Northwest Seaport Alliance partner on Port of Tacoma rail hub

Western U.S. Class I rail carrier BNSF and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) are working together to develop a rail hub at the Port of Tacoma that will be known as Tacoma South.

The rail hub will serve the greater Seattle region’s domestic intermodal needs and “unlock capacity” through accommodating more than 50,000 annual container lifts, according to a news release.

“Our collaboration with the NWSA will help support greater warehousing and distribution needs in the fast-growing greater...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bnsf-northwest-seaport-alliance-partner-on-port-of-tacoma-rail-hub

Inadequate hot work planning caused fire on fish factory vessel in Washington, NTSB report finds

Inadequate planning for hot work led to a fire aboard a commercial fish processing vessel while docked at a shipyard in Tacoma, Washington, the National Transportation Sa ..

The post Inadequate hot work planning caused fire on fish factory vessel in Washington, NTSB report finds appeared first on Bai...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing-boat-world/processing/inadequate-hot-work-planning-caused-fire-on-fish-factory-vessel-in-washington-ntsb-report-finds/

Tacoma’s South Intermodal Yard acquires new electric port equipment

The South Intermodal Yard (SIM) in the Port of Tacoma has received six electric cargo trucks, as part of its electric truck project, which represents a US$2.2 million investment for electric equipment purchase and infrastructure installation.

Each electric yard truck will be used to move containers on chassis to and from container stacks and rail cars, according to a statement.

NWSA managing member co-chair and Port of Tacoma commission president Don Meyer stated that the arrival of the first...

https://container-news.com/tacomas-south-intermodal-yard-acquires-new-electric-port-equipment/

US Northwest Seaport Alliance gets major boost in battle against congestion

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) can see light at the end of the congestion tunnel.
At the end of last year, vessel unloading had slowed due to the festive holiday and icy weather, but terminals are back to handling multiple ships a day.
And the number of vessels waiting for berth space was down to two or three, mid-week.
Rail flows have been smooth since the two Class I operators that serve the …

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https://theloadstar.com/us-northwest-seaport-alliance-gets-major-boost-in-battle-against-congestion/

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