September 2023 container volumes were the highest monthly total so far this year at the NWSA. Consistent vessel arrivals along with increased intact intermodal rail volumes led to the strong performance. Improved vessel schedules also contributed to the increase in export volumes. September 2023 container volumes reached 329,609 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), with total container volume increasing 15.5% over September 2022. Full imports for the month increased 31.8% while full exports increased 33.6%. The September performance improved year-over-year volume comparisons though low-import demand market conditions are expected to continue in the near-term. Total TEUs declined 16.3% YTD to 2,203,757 TEUs, with full imports and exports declining 19.1% and 0.8%, respectively.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is proud to announce this year’s North Star Award winners, recognizing UWL/Swire and Hyundai GLOVIS with the Cargo Anchor Award and Rail Management Services with the Environmental Stewardship Award.

Due to a fatality during Sunday night operations, all Tacoma terminal operations are closed on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

NWSA Auto Units up 127.4% YTD Exports up 15.4% from July

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is proud to be selected as the leading West Coast port in the 40th Annual Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management. The NWSA received the highest overall rating among West Coast ports with top scores in the Ease of Doing Business and Value categories.

NWSA auto units up 121.6% YTD Full imports show modest growth for the month

NWSA auto units up 129.3% YTD TEUs post highest 2023 monthly volume

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the marine cargo partnership between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, applauds the launch of the Puget Sound Zero-Emissions Truck Collaborative (Collaborative).

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