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PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRADE AND LOGISTICS
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The Pacific Northwest ’ s geographical location between Europe and Asia make it a prime location for air cargo .
In addition , Terminal 5 — a 185-acre container terminal in Seattle Harbor — is undergoing a significant transformation through the $ 500 million Terminal 5 Project , a joint effort between NWSA and SSA Marine . The project involves the installation of six new ship-to-shore cranes and reconfiguration of two berths
to accommodate the cranes , on-dock rail facilities , 1,500 refrigerated plug-ins and shore power capability .
This investment aims to expand international marine cargo operations — crucial for accommodating larger container vessels — and provide a significant boost to the Puget Sound region ’ s economic growth and maritime jobs . Containerized cargo is expected to reach nearly 7 million TEUs by 2050 . “ We ’ re also gearing up to deepen our waterways even more to become the deepest harbors on the West Coast ,” Zhu said .
NWSA continues to review and improve rail infrastructure to support
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