Kim Link Wills
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma ride retail replenishment wave
Auto volumes are still down 25% year-over-year and closed West Seattle Bridge remains a barrier.
Auto volumes are still down 25% year-over-year and closed West Seattle Bridge remains a barrier.
Northwest Seaport Alliance CEO John Wolfe is encouraged by an increase in imports so far this month.
Operational lower level essential to movement of goods and economic recovery.
Northwest Seaport Alliance reports 39 canceled sailings in first four months of 2020.
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Houston, Jacksonville and Charleston all report drops in March.
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma still operating normally but handling less cargo.
All-in rates on the way out as new surcharge formulas on the way in as ocean carriers work on ways to share cost burden with customers.