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Port of Seattle Imports Up 93.3 Percent

Puget Sound longshore workers are experiencing a strong rebound. This photo was submitted by Seattle longshore worker Curt Treadwell. Submit your waterfront photos to longshorenews (at) gmail.com.

Containerized imports at the Port of Seattle exploded last month, increasing 93.3 percent compared to June of 2009. The 88,763 TEUs recorded in June were [...]

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July 29th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Economy, Ports, Shipping Lines, Shipping News |

Exports booming in Grays Harbor area

This Port of Grays Harbor photo shows longshore workers driving imported autos off a ship. The port has also gained export business, including exporting Jeeps to China that formerly passed through East Coast ports.

The Port of Grays Harbor, WA, says its first-half export activity has more than doubled over the same period last [...]

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July 29th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Ports, Rail, Shipping News |