Northwest Seaport Alliance News Updates

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Ports on Track for Record Year Despite Back-End Slowdown

U.S. port container volumes fell in November, but major gateways including Los Angeles and Long Beach remain on track for one of their strongest years on record.

December 22, 2025
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Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10 million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 

November 24, 2025
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Port Container Volumes Remain Strong During August

Port container volumes remained strong in August as shippers angled to outmaneuver President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies while also getting a jump on the holiday season rush.

October 2, 2025
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May Cargo Slips at Largest US Ports for First Time in Months

U.S. port activity softened in May as tariffs weighed on trade, ending months of gains at Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma.

June 26, 2025
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Ports of Seattle, Tacoma Face Chassis Shortage

Truck drivers are facing a shortage of chassis to haul 40- and 45-foot containers from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, according to The Northwest Seaport Alliance.

October 9, 2017