Cargo Statistics

Stack of containers under a crane

We are a leading container gateway in the United States. The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled nearly $76 billion of waterborne trade with 176 trading partners globally in 2024. Marine cargo operations at NWSA facilities support over 52,000 jobs and drives $14 billion in business output for Washington state*. On this page, you can find monthly and historical cargo by business sector. In-depth statistics for previous years can also be found in our annual trade reports, below. Cargo volumes are for NWSA-managed facilities unless otherwise indicated.        

* Community Attributes Economic Impact Analysis, July 2025

Annual Trade Reports

Recent monthly cargo reports