The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported February 2026 container volumes totaling 207,725 TEUs, down 19.4% year-over-year due to last year’s cargo frontloading ahead of tariffs. While full imports fell 29.5%, full exports increased 4.9%.
Year-to-date (YTD) February 2026 volumes reached 435,890 TEUs, down 16.6% overall, with full exports up 2.2% and full imports down 22.6%.
Infrastructure Upgrades at Terminal 5:
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Modernized Gate Complex: Expanded capacity and improved traffic flow, doubling truck queuing capability.
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Refrigerated Container Expansion: Over 1,500 reefer plugs now available, supporting temperature-sensitive agricultural exports like apples, cherries, potatoes, and seafood.
Additional Cargo Insights:
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Domestic container volumes: Down 0.8%, with Alaska up 0.9% and Hawaii down 8.7%.
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Breakbulk volumes: Increased 23.8% YTD February to 56,695 metric tons.
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Auto volumes: Down 11.1% YTD February to 35,848 units.
NWSA continues to enhance operational efficiency while supporting export growth, particularly for agricultural products requiring reliable cold chain logistics.
