The Panama-flagged vehicles carrier Triumph Ace arrived at Seattle’s Terminal 46 on 27 March signifying the commencement of regular auto and breakbulk cargo services at the US terminal, which is located in the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA’s) Seattle Harbor and boasts over 170,000 m² of cargo lay-down space for shippers.
Pacific Terminal Services Company (PTSC) will manage operations at the terminal, with support from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 19, responsible for unloading cargo from vessels docked at the terminal.
“We are excited to open Terminal 46 for regular service. The Northwest Seaport Alliance is committed to cargo operations, which are a crucial element of a working waterfront that supports tens of thousands of regional jobs. We appreciate our partners at PTSC and the ILWU Local 19 for supporting shippers in moving automobiles, construction machinery, and other heavy-haul equipment across the Pacific Northwest,” stated Hamdi Mohamed, port of Seattle Commission president and The Northwest Seaport Alliance co-chair.
Terminal 46 is now well-equipped to handle increased cargo bound for the United States and Canada. Its adaptability during the post-pandemic period has been noteworthy, with the terminal evolving into a crucial near-dock storage facility to accommodate surges in containerized cargo and ensure smooth cargo movement.
“Breakbulk and automobile volumes in the NWSA gateway have increased significantly over the past few years. The opening of Terminal 46 for breakbulk and auto cargo will further expand this line of business for the NWSA, increasing job opportunities on our maritime facilities and supporting businesses and workers across the Puget Sound,” commented Kristin Ang, port of Tacoma Commission president and The Northwest Seaport Alliance co-chair.
