The following release was published by NWSA:
August 2025 total container volume (international and domestic) reached 256,735 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 2.9% over July 2025 and down 18.7% compared to August 2024. Tariffs are expected to continue to weigh on container volumes in the near term. Negative year-over-year comparisons also reflect strong volumes from Canadian due to labor disruptions in August 2024. Full international imports decreased 24.8% versus last August, while full exports declined 18.1%. YTD volumes are up 0.2%, with full imports declining 3% and full exports declining 3.2%.
The NWSA welcomed Emirates Shipping Lines (ESL) for its inaugural service to the gateway with the arrival of the Bright on August 16. The call represented ESL’s expansion into the U.S. market and the transition as the vessel operator for the Sun Chief Express (SCX) service. In partnership with UWL, SCX offers fast service from Vietnam to the U.S., with a Ho Chi Minh City – Shekou – Seattle – Ho Chi Minh City rotation.
Domestic container volumes increased 2.1% compared to YTD 2024. Alaska volumes increased 1%, and Hawaii volumes increased 8.2%.
Other cargo stats:
Total breakbulk volume decreased 21.6% for 233,960 metric tons YTD. High interest rates and tariffs continue to impact this segment. Auto volumes were 190,724 units, down 19.8% YTD due to the slowing of auto sales nationwide due to high interest rates.
Source: NWSA