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The Northwest Seaport Alliance Welcomes Largest Ship to Tacoma Harbor which also operates on Green Fuel
The Maersk Alette arrived at Husky Terminal in Tacoma on September 4th marking the largest vessel to call The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) South Harbor. In addition to boasting a capacity of 16,592 TEU’s, the Alette is the first dual-fuel …
Sep 13, 2024 / Vessels
The Northwest Seaport Alliance Launches Cargo and Service Incentive Program in Seattle and Tacoma Harbors
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is launching a comprehensive cargo and service incentive program aimed at bolstering international container rail cargo volumes and improving service delivery in the Seattle and Tacoma harbors. With a commitment …
Apr 11, 2024 / Curious
SSA Terminals (Seattle Terminals), LLC and The Northwest Seaport Alliance Unveil Phase 2 of Terminal 5 Modernization in Seattle
SSA Terminals (Seattle Terminals), LLC (SSAT/ST), a joint venture between SSA Terminals and Terminal Investment Ltd. (TiL), and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) proudly announce the opening of Phase 2 of the Terminal 5 Modernization Program. …
Apr 1, 2024 / Curious
Seattle's Terminal 46 Opens for Auto and Breakbulk Cargo Business
On March 27th, Terminal 46 welcomed the Triumph Ace, marking the opening of the terminal to regular auto and breakbulk cargo service. Terminal 46 is a key maritime property located in The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) Seattle Harbor which is …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious
NWSA: Terminal 46 Supports Transport of Canadian-Bound Automobile Cargo in Seattle
Terminal 46 marked a significant milestone on Friday, February 2nd, as it welcomed the arrival of the GLOVIS vessel Silver Sky transporting automobiles destined for Canada. More than 2,500 automobiles discharged at Terminal 46, in The Northwest …
Feb 6, 2024 / Curious
Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle Sign Design Agreements with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Waterway Navigation Improvement Projects
The Port of Tacoma (POT) and the Port of Seattle (POS) joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in ceremonies marking design agreements for the Seattle Navigation Improvement Project and the Tacoma Harbor Navigation Improvement Project. …
Dec 13, 2023 / Curious
Inaugural shipment of Hyundai automobiles arrive in the South Harbor with expanded partnership between GLOVIS America, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions and The Northwest Seaport Alliance
This week the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) welcomes the inaugural delivery of Hyundai automobiles to its South Harbor in Tacoma. This new partnership between GLOVIS America, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions (WWS) and NWSA will lead to a …
Sep 26, 2022 / Vessels
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Seattle, and Port of Tacoma partner with the National Marine Fisheries Service to hire two liaisons dedicated to assisting ports with permitting in Washington State
Two port-funded NMFS liaison positions will assist in expediting critical projects, enabling ports to maintain and build infrastructure while supporting habitat restoration in the Puget Sound.On Tuesday, August 2nd The Northwest Seaport Alliance …
Aug 3, 2022 / Vessels
The Northwest Seaport Alliance full import TEUs set Q1 record
Continued strong consumer demand and retail inventory restocking during the quarter helped push Q1 2022 full imports at the NWSA to an all-time high. A record 365,088 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of laden international imports moved through …
Apr 20, 2022 / Curious
Terminal 5 Cranes Begin Voyage to Northwest Seaport Alliance’s Seattle Harbor
On Sunday, May 23rd four ZPMC Super-Post Panamax Cranes departed Shanghai heading east to the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) Terminal 5 in the Seattle Harbor.Traveling on vessel Zhen Hua 36, the cranes have an approximate 30-day voyage before …
May 25, 2021 / Vessels