The following release was published by NWSA:
Full international imports in July increased 3.5% from June while year-over year volumes decreased 11.4%. Both volume variances were driven by ongoing market volatility resulting from tariffs and a strong July 2024 when the NWSA successfully handled a surge of cargo diversions from Canada during their labor disruptions. Fluid vessel and rail operations have contributed to a significant increase in export volume compared to the same time last year, driving exports up by 19.9%. Total container volume (international and domestic) for the month reached 249,578 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), down 6% compared to July 2024. YTD volumes are up 3.5%, with full imports growing 0.9% and full exports declining 1%.
The NWSA has announced the launch of an International Container Rail Cargo Incentive and a Voyage Consistency & On-Time Arrival Award Program for the 2025-2026 program year. The combined programs, funded for up to $12 million, aim to increase incremental rail volume, balance intermodal cargo flow, and promote vessel schedule reliability.
Domestic container volumes increased 2.6% compared to YTD 2024. Alaska volumes increased 1.5%, and Hawaii volumes increased 8.7%.
- Total breakbulk volume decreased 23.2% for 206,180 metric tons YTD. High interest rates and tariffs continue to impact this segment.
- Auto volumes were 170,076 units, down 15.9% YTD due to the slowing of auto sales nationwide.
Source: NWSA