The Northwest Seaport Alliance reports YTD full exports 2.1 percent above the five-year average through August, while total container volumes declined 10.9 percent year-over-year. Terminal 5 also completed a major reefer plug expansion, boosting refrigerated capacity to support Washington’s agricultural and seafood export markets.
A retired Alaska Marine Lines cargo barge has been reborn as a floating World Cup fan zone on Seattle’s waterfront.
Fewer ships and fewer jobs at the Port of Seattle are pushing longshore workers—especially entry-level casuals—into years of uncertainty, raising doubts about the future of dock work amid tariffs and global trade shifts.
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that would permanently block public port funds from paying for fully automated container-handling equipment, drawing strong labor support and industry concern.
The Port of Seattle has authorized the next phase in the East Waterway Superfund cleanup, issuing a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design—marking a major milestone in restoring the Duwamish River and protecting local communities.
The Port of Seattle is appealing a city decision to rezone Sodo for housing development, warning it could disrupt maritime operations and harm the region’s trade economy.
