April 2026 total container volume (international and domestic) reached 218,239 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), down 21.4% compared to April 2025, when shippers were frontloading cargo ahead of expected tariffs. Full imports and exports decreased 29.9% and 12.3%, respectively. At 932,958 TEUs, YTD volumes are down 16%, with full imports declining 20.9% and full exports decreasing 1.8%.

The nomination period for the 2026 North Star Awards is June 1 – June 30. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your mark in the Seattle-Tacoma gateway!

The North Star Awards, a symbol of excellence for companies using NWSA, celebrates our customers and supply chain partners for delivering best-in-class service, growing cargo volumes, and environmental stewardship efforts.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Cargo Anchor – Importer of the Year
• Cargo Anchor – Exporter of the Year
• Cargo Anchor – Ocean Carrier of the Year
• Service Excellence Award – Supply Chain Partner of the Year
• Environmental Stewardship Award
• MTO and Trucker Partnership Awards

See the North Star Awards section of our website for information and to submit your nomination.

Domestic container volumes decreased by 1.3% compared to YTD 2025. Alaska decreased 1.5%, and Hawaii volumes decreased 0.2%.

Other cargo stats:

• YTD April breakbulk volumes, 125,411 metric tons, increased 24% due to strong industrial demand.
• YTD April auto volumes, 87,664 units, were down 12.4% from YTD April 2025 as tariffs continue to impact the industry.

View the April cargo reports:

• Container Statistics – April 2026
• Cargo Volumes – April 2026