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PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRADE AND LOGISTICS
A diverse economic region, the Pacific Northwest( PNW) is a key location for distribution centers and logistics companies to establish their business and receive, manage and distribute goods. Making up one of the four corners in the US marketplace, the PNW is known for its exports of produce and seafood and is also a top exporter of machinery, transportation equipment and electronic products. Exports from the region totaled $ 97.8 billion in 2024, a 3.9 % increase over the prior year.“ Idaho is synonymous with potatoes. Apples, blueberries and cherries are grown in Washington” said Justin Ernest, vice president of regional sales at Lineage Logistics.“ Oregon produces other berries, including blackberries and raspberries. As a result, agriculture creates thousands of jobs and contributes billions of dollars to state and national economies.”
With a billion-dollar shellfish and seafood market, access to multiple gateways for international trade and service from two Class I railroads, it’ s easy to see why business is booming in the PNW.
“ The Pacific Northwest is a strategic sweet spot,” said Chris Krawczyk, senior vice president at Sun Chief Express, a UWL service.“ It’ s got deepwater ports, strong infrastructure and direct access to both US and Canadian markets.”
Speed to market matters
Perhaps its most impressive asset, though, is the region’ s proximity to major international and inland markets combined with the infrastructure to support fast, efficient global trade.
“ The Pacific Northwest offers the shortest great-circle navigation route from North Asia, with transit times from Shanghai averaging just 14 days,” said Pat Roche, CEO of Tahoma Global Logistics( TGL).“ This efficiency provides a significant competitive advantage and serves as a compelling incentive for routing cargo through the region.” www. joc. com May 5, 2025 | Journal of Commerce 53