Northwest Seaport Alliance volumes fall 8.2% in August

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The Northwest Seaport Alliance saw an 8.2% decrease in container volumes in August 2026, primarily due to a 10.3% decline in full international imports while exports decreased by 2.1%. The volume drop reflects weaker import demand compared to the previous year.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) handled 235,795 TEUs in August 2026, down 8.2% compared with the same month last year. The decline was driven mainly by weaker imports. Full international imports fell 10.3% year on year to 83,378 TEUs. Full exports were more resilient, decreasing 2.1% to 41,195 TEUs. Imports drive year-to-date decline During the […] The post Northwest Seaport Alliance volumes fall 8.2% in August appeared first on Container News.