Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is one of the most important container gateways on the US West Coast and a major logistics hub for Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska-linked trade, inland US markets, and transpacific supply chains. Located on Elliott Bay and connected operationally with the Port of Tacoma through The Northwest Seaport Alliance, the Port of Seattle supports importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, food distributors, agricultural shippers, seafood companies, aerospace suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, and businesses moving cargo through the northwestern United States.
Seattle is especially important for containerized freight, transpacific cargo, refrigerated cargo, seafood, agricultural exports, forest products, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, retail inventory, eCommerce stock, consumer goods, project cargo where permitted, breakbulk cargo, vehicles and RoRo cargo where service is available, bulk cargo, and general commercial freight. The Seattle harbor includes major container and cargo facilities such as Terminal 5, Terminal 18, Terminal 30, and other marine cargo terminals managed within The Northwest Seaport Alliance framework.
The port’s UN/LOCODE is USSEA. Shippers should confirm the exact terminal, carrier service, cargo type, customs requirements, documentation, inland delivery plan, container availability, reefer requirements, terminal cut-off times, and equipment availability before booking.
Port of Seattle Overview
| Port Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Port name | Port of Seattle |
| Country | United States |
| State / city | Washington / Seattle |
| Region | Pacific Northwest / Puget Sound / US West Coast |
| UN/LOCODE | USSEA |
| Port type | Seaport / container gateway / transpacific cargo gateway / multipurpose cargo port |
| Main container and cargo terminals | Terminal 5, Terminal 18, Terminal 30, and other Seattle harbor cargo facilities within The Northwest Seaport Alliance |
| Port authority | Port of Seattle |
| Cargo operating partnership | The Northwest Seaport Alliance, a marine cargo operating partnership of the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma |
| Main cargo focus | Containers, refrigerated cargo, seafood, agricultural exports, retail goods, consumer goods, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, forest products, breakbulk, bulk cargo, vehicles where service is available, general freight |
| Main terminal types | Container terminals, multipurpose terminals, reefer areas, bulk terminals, breakbulk areas, truck gates, rail-linked facilities, customs zones, warehousing and logistics facilities |
| Cargo types | Containers, pallets, cartons, refrigerated cargo, seafood, food products, agricultural products, consumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, industrial cargo, aerospace components, forest products, breakbulk, bulk cargo, general freight |
| Suitable for | Importers, exporters, retailers, manufacturers, food companies, agricultural exporters, seafood companies, aerospace suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, Pacific Northwest and inland US supply chains |
Why Ship Through the Port of Seattle?
Seattle is strategically located on Puget Sound with direct access to transpacific shipping routes, the Pacific Northwest market, inland US rail corridors, Alaska-linked logistics, and trade lanes connecting North America with Asia. For shippers moving goods to or from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, western Canada-linked corridors, and inland US distribution networks, Seattle can provide a practical gateway for both imports and exports.
For importers, Seattle provides access to the Pacific Northwest’s consumer markets, distribution centers, retailers, manufacturers, food companies, construction suppliers, eCommerce networks, and inland logistics corridors. It is especially relevant for cargo moving to Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Spokane, Portland, Boise, and inland markets connected by truck and rail.
For exporters, the port supports US cargo moving to Asia, Oceania, Canada-linked routes, Alaska, and other global markets through container, feeder, rail, trucking, and transshipment networks. Seattle is especially useful for agricultural exports, refrigerated cargo, seafood, forest products, machinery, industrial goods, aerospace-related cargo, and general containerized freight.
Seattle is especially relevant for businesses that need access to:
- A major US Pacific Northwest container gateway
- Transpacific trade lanes connecting the United States with Asia
- Seattle and Tacoma cargo operations through The Northwest Seaport Alliance
- Terminal 5, Terminal 18, Terminal 30, and other Seattle harbor cargo facilities
- Refrigerated cargo and temperature-sensitive shipments
- Seafood, food, agricultural, retail, machinery, aerospace, forest products, and industrial cargo flows
- Trucking and rail-linked inland logistics across the Pacific Northwest and inland US
- Customs, bonded warehousing, distribution, CFS, transloading, storage, and inland delivery services
- Cargo routing between Asia, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, the US interior, and wider North American supply chains
Container Shipping Through Seattle
The Port of Seattle supports containerized import and export cargo through Seattle harbor terminals managed within The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Container services through Seattle can support FCL shipments, LCL shipments, refrigerated containers, food products, seafood, agricultural goods, retail inventory, consumer goods, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, industrial cargo, eCommerce stock, and general commercial freight.
Businesses use Seattle for:
- Import containers into Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Kent, Auburn, Spokane, Portland, Boise, and wider Pacific Northwest markets
- Export containers from US manufacturers, agricultural producers, seafood exporters, food companies, forest product companies, aerospace suppliers, machinery companies, retailers, and distribution centers
- Full container load shipments
- Less than container load shipments
- Refrigerated cargo and temperature-sensitive freight
- Seafood, frozen goods, chilled goods, meat products, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, and perishables where permitted
- Consumer goods, retail inventory, household goods, furniture, fashion goods, electronics, and eCommerce stock
- Machinery, spare parts, tools, equipment, and industrial inputs
- Aerospace-related components, industrial parts, high-value goods, and precision equipment
- Forest products, paper products, lumber-related cargo, and packaged wood products where permitted
- Chemicals, plastics, resins, and industrial materials where permitted
- Cargo moving to or from Seattle, Tacoma, Kent, Auburn, Everett, Spokane, Portland, Boise, Alaska-linked markets, and inland US destinations
- Shipments connected to Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Yantian, Xiamen, Qingdao, Busan, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, New York/New Jersey, Houston, and other global gateways
For larger shipments, FCL shipping is usually suitable when cargo can fill a 20ft or 40ft container. For smaller shipments, LCL shipping allows businesses to move partial container loads without paying for a full container.
Seattle Freight Rates
Freight Shipping Cost from & to Seattle for a 20-foot Container
Port Capacity and Terminal Infrastructure
The Port of Seattle is part of a larger Puget Sound cargo gateway operated through The Northwest Seaport Alliance, which manages container, breakbulk, auto, and selected bulk cargo terminals in Seattle and Tacoma. The Seattle harbor includes major cargo facilities such as Terminal 5, Terminal 18, Terminal 30, and related marine terminal infrastructure.
Terminal 5 is one of Seattle’s major container facilities and has been modernized to support larger vessels, container handling, truck gates, rail-linked cargo movement, and high-volume import and export operations. Terminal 18 is another major Seattle harbor container terminal serving transpacific and domestic supply chains. Terminal 30 and other cargo facilities support container, breakbulk, project, and multipurpose cargo activity where service is available.
The port’s infrastructure supports:
- Container handling
- FCL and LCL cargo
- Import and export container flows
- Refrigerated and frozen cargo handling
- Seafood, food products, agricultural goods, and temperature-sensitive shipments
- Consumer goods, retail cargo, furniture, apparel, electronics, and eCommerce inventory
- Machinery, spare parts, tools, and industrial cargo
- Aerospace-related cargo and precision equipment
- Forest products and packaged wood-related cargo where permitted
- Breakbulk and heavy cargo where terminal compatibility is confirmed
- Vehicles and RoRo cargo where service is available
- Bulk cargo where terminal compatibility is confirmed
- Yard and gate operations
- Customs and border inspection procedures
- Trucking connections across the Seattle-Tacoma logistics market
- Rail-linked inland connections to the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and wider US interior
- Warehousing, transloading, bonded logistics, cold storage, distribution, and inland delivery support
This infrastructure makes Seattle suitable for shippers that need a Pacific Northwest container gateway, transpacific carrier access, refrigerated cargo handling, export support for food and agricultural products, and inland logistics connections across the US West, Mountain West, Midwest, and Alaska-linked markets.
Main Cargo Handled Through Seattle
The Port of Seattle handles a broad mix of containerized cargo, refrigerated cargo, seafood, food products, agricultural exports, consumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, industrial inputs, aerospace-related cargo, forest products, breakbulk, bulk cargo, project cargo where permitted, vehicles where service is available, and general commercial freight.
| Cargo Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Containerized imports | Consumer goods, electronics, furniture, apparel, machinery, food products, retail inventory, industrial inputs, general cargo |
| Containerized exports | Agricultural products, food products, seafood, forest products, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, industrial goods, general freight |
| Refrigerated cargo | Frozen seafood, chilled cargo, meat products, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, perishables, temperature-sensitive products where service is available |
| Seafood cargo | Frozen fish, chilled seafood, processed seafood, packaging, cold-chain cargo, and related products where permitted |
| Agricultural cargo | Grains, hay, pulses, fruit, vegetables, food ingredients, packaged agricultural products, and temperature-sensitive goods where permitted |
| Retail and consumer goods | Store inventory, household goods, furniture, electronics, clothing, seasonal products |
| eCommerce cargo | Marketplace inventory, DTC products, consolidated stock, fulfillment cargo |
| Machinery cargo | Equipment, spare parts, tools, industrial machinery, production equipment |
| Aerospace-related cargo | Components, parts, precision equipment, tooling, and industrial supply-chain cargo |
| Forest products | Paper products, packaged wood products, lumber-related cargo, pulp, and related commodities where permitted |
| Industrial cargo | Manufacturing inputs, components, tools, materials, production supplies |
| Chemical and plastic cargo | Packaged chemicals, resins, plastics, industrial materials where permitted |
| Breakbulk cargo | Non-containerized cargo, industrial units, equipment, and project cargo where service is available |
| Bulk cargo | Grain, minerals, industrial bulk, and other dry or liquid bulk where terminal compatibility is confirmed |
| General cargo | Pallets, cartons, mixed commercial freight, samples, packaged goods |
Seattle is especially relevant for shippers that need access to Pacific Northwest distribution, transpacific trade lanes, refrigerated cargo services, seafood and agricultural exports, aerospace-related supply chains, rail-linked inland logistics, and Alaska-connected cargo networks.
Shipping to Seattle, United States
Importers ship cargo to Seattle from Asia, Oceania, Canada-linked networks, Latin America, Europe through transshipment networks, and other global trade regions. Imported cargo may support retail distribution, manufacturing, eCommerce fulfillment, food supply chains, construction projects, aerospace and industrial operations, wholesale markets, and inland delivery across the Pacific Northwest and wider US interior.
Common imports to Seattle include:
- Consumer goods and retail inventory
- Electronics and household goods
- Apparel, footwear, furniture, and seasonal products
- Food products and beverages
- Frozen and chilled cargo where service is available
- Machinery and spare parts
- Industrial equipment and production inputs
- Aerospace-related parts and precision equipment
- Chemicals, plastics, and resins where permitted
- Construction materials
- Automotive parts and equipment where service is available
- Project cargo and heavy equipment where permitted
- General commercial freight
When shipping to Seattle, importers should compare total landed cost rather than only the ocean freight rate. Total landed cost may include origin charges, ocean freight, destination charges, US customs duties, merchandise processing fees, harbor maintenance fees where applicable, terminal handling, customs broker fees, documentation fees, exam fees, inspection fees, storage, demurrage, detention, chassis costs, trucking, rail movement, inland delivery, bonded warehousing, cold storage, transloading, warehouse handling, and cargo insurance.
Use the iContainers ocean freight calculator to estimate shipping costs and compare available freight options.
Shipping From Seattle, United States
Exporters use Seattle for cargo moving from Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska-linked markets, the Mountain West, the Midwest, and inland US production regions to international markets. The port can support containerized exports, seafood, food products, agricultural goods, refrigerated cargo, forest products, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, industrial goods, chemicals where permitted, project cargo, and general commercial freight.
Common export cargo from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest includes:
- Seafood and fish products where permitted
- Food products and beverages
- Agricultural products and food ingredients
- Frozen and chilled cargo where service is available
- Forest products and paper products
- Machinery and spare parts
- Aerospace-related components and precision equipment
- Industrial components and tools
- Chemicals, plastics, and resins where permitted
- Retail and consumer goods
- eCommerce inventory
- Project cargo where permitted
- General containerized freight
For exporters, the best shipping option depends on cargo volume, commodity type, destination, Incoterm, carrier service, terminal cut-off, container availability, reefer equipment availability, export documentation, inland pickup location, inspection requirements, commodity restrictions, and required transit time.
FCL is usually more efficient for larger commercial volumes, while LCL can work well for smaller shipments, samples, cartons, pallets, and partial container loads moving through consolidation networks.
FCL vs LCL Shipping Through Seattle
| Shipping Option | Best For | Main Advantage | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCL shipping | Full 20ft or 40ft container loads | Dedicated container and fewer cargo touchpoints | Best when shipment volume justifies a full container |
| LCL shipping | Smaller shipments, cartons, pallets, samples, partial loads | Pay only for the space used | May involve consolidation or deconsolidation through Seattle, Tacoma, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Chicago, or another regional hub |
| Reefer container | Seafood, food products, meat, dairy, frozen goods, chilled cargo, perishables | Maintains controlled temperature during transit | Requires reefer equipment, plug availability, temperature settings, and documentation |
| Agricultural cargo | Food products, grains, hay, pulses, fruit, vegetables, packaged agricultural goods | Useful for Pacific Northwest export flows | Requires product classification, inspection planning, phytosanitary documents where applicable, and schedule coordination |
| Seafood cargo | Frozen fish, chilled seafood, processed seafood, and related products | Useful for cold-chain exports and imports | Requires temperature control, food safety documentation, inspection planning, and cold storage coordination |
| Retail and eCommerce cargo | Store inventory, marketplace stock, household goods, fashion goods, electronics | Useful for Pacific Northwest distribution | Requires SKU planning, carton labeling, commercial invoices, and customs data accuracy |
| Machinery and industrial cargo | Equipment, spare parts, tools, production machinery | Supports manufacturing and industrial supply chains | Requires weight checks, packing, permits where applicable, and accurate cargo descriptions |
| Aerospace-related cargo | Components, parts, precision equipment, tooling, industrial supplies | Useful for high-value and precision supply chains | Requires secure packing, accurate documentation, export controls where applicable, and handling coordination |
| Chemical and plastic cargo | Packaged chemicals, resins, plastics, industrial materials | Supports industrial cargo flows | Requires classification, permits, safety documentation, and terminal compatibility |
| Breakbulk and project cargo | Oversized cargo, equipment, industrial units, non-containerized freight | Useful when cargo is not suitable for standard containers | Requires terminal approval, lifting plan, route planning, permits, and dimensional checks |
| General cargo shipping | Consumer goods, machinery, retail goods, packaged cargo | Flexible for standard commercial freight | Requires accurate packing, labeling, documentation, and cargo details |
For shippers comparing route options, iContainers’ transit time calculator can help estimate shipping times before booking.
Customs Clearance at Seattle and the United States
Cargo imported or exported through Seattle must comply with US Customs and Border Protection requirements, US import and export controls, partner government agency rules, and commodity-specific inspection requirements. Importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, manufacturers, retailers, food distributors, agricultural exporters, seafood companies, industrial suppliers, and logistics providers should prepare accurate shipment data before cargo arrival, customs entry, inspection, release, inland delivery, or vessel departure.
Required data may include product descriptions, HS codes or HTS classifications, customs value, country of origin, shipper details, consignee details, importer of record information, exporter information, IRS/EIN details where applicable, permits where applicable, and supporting documentation.
Commercial shipments through Seattle may require documents such as a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or sea waybill, customs entry documents, arrival notice, certificate of origin when required, import permit or export license when applicable, insurance certificate, and product-specific certificates or inspection documents.
Regulated goods such as food products, agricultural goods, meat, seafood, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, electronics, batteries, hazardous cargo, chemicals, plants, animals, vehicles, textiles, dual-use goods, and restricted items may require additional permits, inspection, testing, agency approval, safety documentation, sanitary or phytosanitary clearance, or product compliance records under US rules.
For more general guidance, read iContainers’ guide to customs clearance.
Documents Needed for Shipping Through Seattle
Most commercial ocean freight shipments to or from Seattle require:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or sea waybill
- Customs entry documents, when importing
- Export declaration or Electronic Export Information filing, when required
- HS code or HTS classification
- Importer of record details, when importing into the United States
- Exporter details, when exporting from the United States
- Consignee and shipper details
- IRS/EIN, tax identification, or importer identification details, when applicable
- Certificate of origin, when required
- Import permit, when applicable
- Export license, when applicable
- Product inspection documents, when applicable
- Arrival notice
- Delivery order or cargo release documents
- Insurance certificate, when applicable
- Food safety documents, when applicable
- Sanitary or phytosanitary certificates, when applicable
- Fumigation or wood packaging documentation, when applicable
- Food, agricultural, seafood, chemical, battery, pharmaceutical, textile, machinery, aerospace, project cargo, or dual-use documentation, when applicable
- Dangerous goods declaration, when applicable
- Safety data sheet, for chemicals or hazardous cargo
- Battery documentation, when applicable
- Customs broker authorization or power of attorney, when using a customs broker
- Inland transport documents, when cargo moves by truck, rail, warehouse transfer, bonded storage, cold storage, distribution center, transload facility, or final delivery
Documentation should be complete and consistent before cargo arrival, customs release, inland transfer, export gate-in, or vessel departure. Incorrect HS codes or HTS classifications, incomplete product descriptions, missing permits, inaccurate invoices, inconsistent consignee details, late customs filings, missing inspection documents, unclear cargo values, or missing agency approvals can delay customs clearance and increase costs.
Common Shipping Routes for Seattle
Seattle connects the Pacific Northwest with Asia, Oceania, Alaska, Canada-linked networks, Latin America, Europe through transshipment, and global trade lanes through container services, feeder networks, rail, trucking, warehousing, customs services, bonded logistics, cold storage, transloading, and inland distribution networks.
| Trade Lane | Common Cargo |
|---|---|
| Asia to Seattle | Consumer goods, electronics, machinery, retail cargo, industrial inputs, furniture, textiles |
| Seattle to Asia | Agricultural products, seafood, forest products, machinery, food products, industrial cargo |
| China to Seattle | Electronics, machinery, consumer goods, furniture, apparel, retail cargo, industrial inputs |
| Seattle to China | Agricultural cargo, food products, seafood, forest products, machinery, general freight |
| Japan and Korea to Seattle | Machinery, electronics, automotive-related cargo, industrial goods, retail cargo |
| Seattle to Japan and Korea | Seafood, agricultural products, food products, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, general freight |
| Southeast Asia to Seattle | Consumer goods, apparel, footwear, furniture, electronics, food products |
| Seattle to Southeast Asia | Agricultural products, seafood, food products, machinery, industrial goods |
| Oceania to Seattle | Food products, beverages, agricultural cargo, consumer goods, general freight |
| Seattle to Oceania | Machinery, consumer goods, food products, industrial cargo, general freight |
| Alaska-linked cargo via Seattle | Food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, industrial supplies, household goods |
| Seattle to inland US markets | Imports moving by truck, rail, bonded storage, warehouse transfer, cold storage, transloading, and distribution |
| Pacific Northwest to global markets | Agricultural goods, seafood, forest products, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, food products, general freight |
Routing may involve direct ocean services, feeder services, rail, trucking, inland pickup, bonded warehousing, cold storage, transloading, or transshipment through Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Yantian, Xiamen, Qingdao, Busan, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kaohsiung, Singapore, New York/New Jersey, Houston, Chicago, Memphis, Dallas, Kansas City, and other hubs depending on carrier schedule, cargo type, terminal availability, and destination.
When Should You Use Seattle Instead of Another US West Coast Port?
Seattle can be suitable when:
- The cargo origin or destination is in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, Kent, Auburn, Spokane, Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska-linked markets, or inland US corridors connected through the Seattle gateway
- The shipment benefits from access to transpacific services, Pacific Northwest logistics, rail-linked inland routes, or The Northwest Seaport Alliance network
- The cargo involves containers, refrigerated cargo, seafood, agricultural products, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, eCommerce stock, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, forest products, chemicals where permitted, breakbulk, bulk cargo, or general commercial freight
- Inland delivery is more efficient through Seattle than through Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Portland, Tacoma, Vancouver, Prince Rupert, or another North American gateway
- The shipment needs access to Terminal 5, Terminal 18, Terminal 30, reefer support, rail-linked movement, transloading, cold storage, customs services, or Pacific Northwest distribution networks
- Carrier schedule, terminal availability, trucking cost, rail cost, customs process, cargo type, equipment availability, and landed cost are better through Seattle
Another US West Coast port may be more suitable when cargo is closer to a different gateway or when a specific carrier service, inland corridor, terminal, or commodity flow provides a better total cost. Los Angeles/Long Beach may be better for some Southern California, Southwest, or high-frequency transpacific flows. Oakland may be better for Northern California and some agricultural export flows. Tacoma may be better depending on terminal, carrier, schedule, and inland plan within The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Vancouver or Prince Rupert may be better for some Canada-linked or inland rail routings.
The right port choice should be based on total landed cost, cargo origin, final destination, terminal availability, current operational status, sailing schedule, commodity type, customs requirements, reefer needs, service frequency, trucking capacity, rail capacity, warehouse availability, chassis availability, transload requirements, and required delivery date.
How to Get an Ocean Freight Quote for Seattle
To get a freight quote to or from Seattle, prepare the following details:
- Origin and destination
- Port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door, or door-to-door requirement
- Cargo weight and dimensions
- Number of pallets, cartons, boxes, containers, or shipment units
- FCL, LCL, reefer, general cargo, hazardous cargo, machinery cargo, chemical cargo, industrial cargo, food cargo, seafood cargo, agricultural cargo, aerospace-related cargo, breakbulk cargo, project cargo, or temperature-controlled cargo preference
- Commodity description and HS code or HTS classification, if available
- Cargo ready date
- Incoterm
- Supplier, warehouse, factory, production site, bonded facility, distribution center, cold storage, transload facility, or inland pickup address, if exporting
- Final delivery address, if importing or arranging door delivery
- Customs clearance requirements
- US import permit, export license, FDA, USDA, EPA, CPSC, DOT, Fish and Wildlife, or other agency requirements, if applicable
- Product inspection, safety, customs, food, agricultural, seafood, chemical, battery, textile, machinery, aerospace, project cargo, or other agency requirements, if applicable
- Special handling requirements, such as reefer cargo, hazardous cargo, chemicals, lithium batteries, seafood cargo, agricultural cargo, oversized cargo, customs exam, product testing, high-value cargo, bonded warehousing, cold storage, warehouse delivery, transloading, rail movement, or final-mile appointment
- Preferred carrier, terminal, trucking provider, rail provider, customs broker, warehouse, bonded facility, cold storage provider, consolidation provider, or transshipment hub, if already specified
With iContainers, businesses can compare ocean freight options online, review available rates, and manage international shipments through a digital booking process.
FAQ About the Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington, on Elliott Bay in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
The UN/LOCODE for Seattle is USSEA.
Seattle handles containerized cargo, refrigerated cargo, seafood, agricultural products, retail inventory, consumer goods, machinery, aerospace-related cargo, forest products, breakbulk, bulk cargo, and general commercial freight.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is the marine cargo operating partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma. It manages container, breakbulk, auto, and selected bulk cargo terminals across the Seattle-Tacoma gateway.
Major Seattle cargo facilities include Terminal 5, Terminal 18, Terminal 30, and other Seattle harbor facilities within The Northwest Seaport Alliance network.
Reference Links
- Port of Seattle - Cargo & Logistics
- Port of Seattle - Northwest Seaport Alliance
- Northwest Seaport Alliance - Terminals
- Northwest Seaport Alliance - Terminal 5
- Northwest Seaport Alliance - Terminal 30
- UNECE - UN/LOCODE United States List
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Seattle, Washington 3001
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Locate a Port of Entry in Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Importing Into the United States
- U.S. Census Bureau - Foreign Trade Regulations