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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
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
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
UWL and Swire Shipping Announce Year Two Commitments and IPI Program For Sun Chief Express Service
UWL is contracting into 2024 with Swire Shipping for the Sun Chief express service, the premium direct service between Vietnam and Seattle, Washington. “Despite global headwinds, the market remains engaged with our expedited direct feeder solution …
Oct 19, 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
UWL Launches Express Service from Vietnam to Seattle
Bi-weekly, 18-day trip is fastest ocean freight service from Vietnam to USUWL, a top 10 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services, has contracted with Swire Shipping, a multi-purpose liner service, to launch a new, exclusive …
Apr 27, 2022 / Vessels
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery of the Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Vessel mv Leonidas P. C. and Time Charter Contract for mv Seattle with Solebay
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has taken delivery of the m/v Leonidas P. C. (formerly “Magnolia”), a …
Feb 16, 2022 / Vessels
Northwest Ports Adopt Plans to Phase Out Maritime Emissions
Advancing Goals of Becoming a Green GatewayThe Northwest Seaport Alliance adopted its plan to implement the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy following those recently adopted by the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, enabling each port to identify, …
Dec 9, 2021 / Curious
SSA Marine brings in four of the largest cranes on the West Coast to Terminal 5 in Seattle
The Terminal 5 Modernization Project will expand gateway cargo capacity and enable The Northwest Seaport Alliance to service the largest vessels in the Transpacific trade.SSA Marine and the Northwest Seaport Alliance welcomed four ZPMC Super-Post …
Jun 15, 2021 / Vessels
Wan Hai Lines' new service calls Terminal 18 in Seattle
Nasia, the first vessel of Wan Hai Lines' new service, called Terminal 18 on Monday, April 5, 2021. The new, independent AA5 service calls Seattle with a first port of call and provides direct connections from Asia to the Pacific Northwest, reducing …
Apr 7, 2021 / Vessels