The Northwest Seaport Alliance's full international imports decreased 27.3% June 2025 vs. June 2024, reflecting tariff impacts and cargo diversion from British Columbia to NWSA in the midst of labor disruptions in June 2024.

Full international exports decreased 8.4%. Total container volume (international and domestic) for the month reached 274,537 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), down 14.7% compared to June 2024, but up 9.4% compared to last month. YTD volumes are up 5.1%, with full imports growing 3.3% and full exports declining 3.5%.

Domestic container volumes increased 1.9% compared to YTD 2024. Alaska volumes increased 0.6%, and Hawaii volumes increased 8.9%.

Total breakbulk volume decreased 26.3% for 179,338 metric tons YTD as the segment continues to struggle due to high interest rates and the impacts of tariffs. Auto volumes were 147,697 units, down 15.3% 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: The Northwest Seaport Alliance

 

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