Fast , flexible , first-class
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRADE AND LOGISTICS
Northwest Seaport Alliance
The PNW gateway handles containerized cargo , bulk , breakbulk , heavy lift and truck shipping .
With a population of about 13 million , the PNW has become a key location for distribution centers and logistics companies to establish business and receive , manage and distribute goods .
“ This region is growing into a global trade hub , drawing in logistics companies like ours ,” said Brad Mayer , general manager of transportation for the Pacific Northwest at Yusen Logistics . “ The strategic location , robust infrastructure , skilled workforce and sustainability commitment make it ideal for market expansion .”
The gateway handles containerized cargo , bulk , breakbulk , heavy lift and truck shipping between Asia and major distribution points in the Midwest , Ohio Valley and the East Coast . It ’ s also home to the second-largest concentration of distribution centers on the West Coast , with over 100 transload warehouses located within 30 minutes of port terminals .
“ The gateway ’ s terminal leadership and processes provide a unique opportunity for strong communication and collaboration to alleviate challenges around ocean shipping , with a willingness to listen and try new approaches ,” Mayer said . “ The Pacific Northwest offers easy access to North American and Asian markets , making it a promising landscape for strategic growth .”
UWL , a non-vessel-operating common carrier ( NVO ) and provider of global third-party logistics services , launched the Sun Chief Express in partnership with Swire Shipping .
Fast , flexible , first-class
A marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma , the Northwest Seaport Alliance ’ s ( NWSA ’ s ) combined terminal facilities , carriers and ports of call provide unlimited options and flexibility for shippers using its gateway .
NWSA is a major container load center in North America . Strategically located in the northwest corner of the US , NWSA offers shorter transits from Asia and are the first and last ports of call for many trans-Pacific liner services . NWSA is also a major gateway to Alaska and Hawaii ; more than 80 % of trade between Alaska and the lower 48 states moves through NWSA harbors . In addition to containers , NWSA is also a center for bulk , breakbulk and project / heavy-lift cargo , and automobiles . concentration of warehousing on the West Coast make Seattle-Tacoma an ideal location for warehousing , fulfillment and transload operations .
First-class NWSA has an award-winning reputation for ease of doing business . Its dedicated team of business development and operations professionals is focused on delivering a best-in-class customer experience . NWSA ’ s commitment to working together with its supply chain partners to provide cost-effective , innovative shipping solutions is unparalleled in the industry .
Make NWSA ’ s competitive advantages yours :
• No berth congestion ; average import rail dwell of 2.5 days
• Fastest transit from Vietnam to North America ( 18 days )
• 100 + near-terminal transload locations
• Award-winner for ease of doing business n
Fast The Seattle-Tacoma gateway offers fast , flexible , first-class port solutions for today ’ s complicated supply chain challenges . Marketleading ocean transits from Vietnam and several other Asia ports of call , congestion-free berths , and fluid marine terminal and intermodal operations make NWSA the perfect choice for timesensitive cargo headed for Midwest , Ohio Valley and East Coast markets . Shippers have access to over 40 weekly international rail departures to 13 inland locations via NWSA .
Flexible NWSA ’ s on-dock rail , international and domestic rail service options from two Class I railroads and close proximity to the second-largest
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