NWSA TEU volumes increase 12.5% for the year NWSA-operated breakbulk terminals set new record

NWSA import volumes continue growth trend

Advancing Goals of Becoming a Green Gateway: The Northwest Seaport Alliance adopted its plan to implement the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy following those recently adopted by the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, enabling each port to identify, prioritize, and focus resources on actions that help achieve their collective zero-emission vision.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 313,430 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 5.6% compared to October 2020.

A recent study commissioned by ports in Washington and California reveals that Canadian ports have received more than double the federal funding levels compared to U.S. West Coast ports. An increase in U.S. port infrastructure funding is needed to strengthen U.S. ports’ competitiveness along the West Coast.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 330,517 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 7.1% compared to September 2020. Full imports grew 0.2%, while full exports decreased 14.6%.

The Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, a four-port collaboration aimed at reducing diesel emissions and limiting global temperature rise was recognized by AAPA for being a beacon of excellence in the industry.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) joins together with the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) signing the ‘Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization’ that urges world leaders to first, make zero emission shipping the default choice by 2030.

NWSA volume growth trend continues