Weekly NWSA Volumes & Metrics Report

Given the rapid changes in trade policy and the uncertainty these changes bring, the NWSA will be compiling and regularly releasing the latest data on cargo movement through our gateway. Check back here on Mondays for the latest information.

This week and last saw continued year over year decline. For the week ending October 17, imports were down 21% from the week before and 33.1% from the October 2024 weekly average. Truck transactions were down 9.3% from the week before and 28% compared to the October 2024 weekly average. Vessel lifts were down 12.8% and 29.1% for those respective metrics.  

For the next week, the week ending October 24, imports were down 6.2% from the week before and 37.2% compared to the October 2024 weekly average. Truck transactions were almost stagnant from the week before, up 0.9%, and down 27.4% compared to the October 2024 weekly average. Vessel lifts were down 19.1% week over week and 42% compared to the October 2024 weekly average.  

You can find the previous week’s report here. You can find the full vessel schedule, including the 4 week look ahead and breakdown by harbor, here.