More services and vessel calls for a truly global reach
EMAIL USIf you feel the need for speed, then The Northwest Seaport Alliance is the place for you:
- 18 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Seattle—the fastest transit from Vietnam to North America available.
- 2 weeks faster than East Coast ports for shipments from Busan to Chicago.
- Cheaper and faster alternative to LA/LB for shipments to Chicago and Columbus (select Asia origins).
- Competitive transits from Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, and other major sourcing locations in Asia.
- Fluid and efficient marine terminal and rail operations with new container capacity coming online in 2023.
Why did UWL select the NWSA/Seattle for the launch of your service?
The Sun Chief was designed to provide the fastest service available from SE Asia to the US West Coast. When we considered all of the available ports and terminals, Seattle and T30 stood out immediately. Their commitment to provide priority berthing, service guarantees, peel piles, and their overall collaborative approach provided an incredible customer experience, and that's what made the difference. They have executed on what was promised, and the partnership has exceeded our expectations.
Select Eastbound NWSA Transit Times
| Origin port | Ocean transit time |
|---|---|
| Yantian | 13 days |
| Ningbo | 13 days |
| Shanghai | 14 days |
| Qingdao | 12 days |
| Busan | 10 days |
| Tokyo | 10 days |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 18 days |
| Laem Chabang | 22 days |
(Source: Bluewater Reporting)
Over 40 weekly international rail departures to 14 inland locations
EMAIL USNWSA is a full-service gateway with a range of facilities and service providers to meet your changing needs.
- Home to the 2nd largest concentration of warehousing on the West Coast. Locate a DC in our gateway or partner with the 100+ transload facilities near our harbors. Plenty of capacity available.
- Two harbors. All the major ocean carriers. Direct service to 50 + ports around the world.
- A large, local service provider network equipped for any storage, handling or transportation need.
- Flexible rail service options. Choose from IPI or Domestic Rail, Standardized or Expedited Service.
- Cheaper and faster than LA/LB for transload shipments from China to Chicago and the Ohio Valley; up to two weeks faster than Savannah.
- Reduce, defer, or eliminate customs duties on shipments via our Foreign Trade Zones #5 and #86.
How has NWSA's flexibility helped you be successful?
The team was incredibly supportive and helped our company navigate entry into a new warehouse market. Now that we're building an IPI extension to the service, as well as expanding our transload capacity, we are poised to continue to build on our success and investment in the PNW.
Customer-centric solutions
EMAIL USAward-winning customer service with a commitment to sustainable port operations.
- A best-in-class customer service team focused on delivering tailored solutions for your specific cargo need.
- Multi “Quest for Quality” award winner in the Ease of Doing Business Category (Logistics Management).
- Demonstrated commitment to the environment through our Clean Air Strategy and clean water and sustainability practices.
What has been your experience been like so far? How has calling/using the NWSA helped you be successful?
In order for Sun Chief to be as successful as it has been, we needed a level of commitment and partnership with a terminal beyond what is considered typical across the west coast. From day one the experience with the NWSA felt unique—true collaboration, engaged problem solving, and a real investment in our success in the PNW.