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The economic impacts of marine cargo operations at the NWSA.

Economic Impact

The Northwest Seaport Alliance's marine cargo operations provide significant jobs for the region and revenue to Washington state. 

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Success Stories

We partner with customers to find solutions and make the Puget Sound gateway more efficient. 

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Worker inspecting containers

Cargo Statistics

We handle a variety of cargoes and report volumes each month. 

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Worker testing water

Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to sustainable growth that protects public health and the environment.

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2018 Publications

Publications & Reports

Explore our publications, reports and resource document library.

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Cornelia Maersk arrives at the NWSA's Seattle Harbor.

Video Gallery

Watch cargo operations and hear from our customers, CEO and commissioners.

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Success Stories

Cutting the carbon

In 2016, ships calling on The Northwest Seaport Alliance released 764 fewer tons of diesel exhaust into the air than they did five years before—enough pollution to outweigh three rubber-tired gantry cranes.

Delivering goods by rail

The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s rail services offer long- and short-haul connections to serve a variety of our customer needs.

Meet the Business Development team

Our Business Development team specializes in container, breakbulk and intermodal business and manages a large facet of the supply chain.

Big apple capital

They may be crisp, sweet or tart. Red, green or golden. But they’re always delicious.

Growing industrial space delivers opportunities

As competition within the shipping industry heats up, storage facilities at warehouses and distribution centers are playing an increasingly important role in moving cargo.

Employee Profile: Ricardo Charlton

“Come on in,” says the sign posted on the door of Ricardo Charlton’s office.

It’s a slightly risky invitation for someone who oversees maintenance in The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s South Harbor—a job that comes with 24/7 demands.

No Fish Tale: Seafood is king in the Northwest

When consumers around the world enjoy wild Alaskan halibut or sockeye salmon, the fish likely journeyed through one of the ports of The Northwest Seaport Alliance.

Seafood is one of the top export commodities shipped out of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, with a total value in 2016 of $637.9 million.

PNW is agricultural exports ‘powerhouse’

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) will be holding its 30th Annual Meeting from June 12 to 15 in Tacoma, Washington, where the NWSA is headquartered. The meeting will be the largest gathering of agriculture and forest products transportation professionals and their forwarders to discuss the challenges and issues facing the industry.