The new rail hub is designed to respond to a growing need to expand domestic intermodal capacity within the greater Seattle region.
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.
Almost no container ships were stuck at anchor when 2020 peak season began. This peak season, terminals are pre-clogged.
“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)
“Today we are in the seventh month of a historic import surge driven by unprecedented demand by American consumers,” says Gene Seroka.
Northwest Seaport Alliance reports January exports dropped 13.4% year-over-year.
With 2020 in the rearview, there are promising signs that point towards industry growth if one crucial thing takes place: tight inventory levels need to be replenished.
1994: Despite its effectiveness in catching contraband, Customs pulls the plug on X-ray procedures at Tacoma.
