Strong volumes via the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) continued in April as shippers brought orders forward. Full international imports in April increased 8.8%, marking 14 consecutive months of month-over-month growth.

Full international exports decreased 1.7%. Total container volume (international and domestic) for the month reached 277,828 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 7.4% compared to April 2024. YTD volumes are up 15.9%, with full imports growing 21.7% and full exports declining 0.5%.

Domestic container volumes increased 2.5% compared to YTD 2024. Alaska volumes increased 1.5%, and Hawaii volumes increased 7.9%.

Total breakbulk volume decreased 40.2% for 101,142 metric tons YTD. High interest rates are having a significant impact on agricultural, mining, and construction equipment sales. Auto volumes were 100,082 units, down 17.1% YTD. Volumes reflect the slowing down of auto sales nationwide.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.

Source: NWSA

 

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