The new rail hub is designed to respond to a growing need to expand domestic intermodal capacity within the greater Seattle region.
As part of its series celebrating Women’s History Month, FreightWaves Classics profiles Thea Foss, who founded a maritime company that lives today.
Private marine terminals in Tacoma are putting more pressure on importers to pick up containers that are left for weeks and choking the movement of cargo.
Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state.
“We know larger ships carrying increased volumes are coming. We want to be out in front of that curve.”
Container cargo is stacked at the Port of Seattle. Note the Space Needle in the background. (Photo: Northwest Seaport Alliance)
The lack of Lunar New Year shutdowns contributes to the busiest February on record.
Northwest Seaport Alliance reports January exports dropped 13.4% year-over-year.
Auto volumes are still down 25% year-over-year and closed West Seattle Bridge remains a barrier.
Northwest Seaport Alliance CEO John Wolfe is encouraged by an increase in imports so far this month.
