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 the highest tally for imports so far this year, and were far higher than any monthly total recorded in 2009. Contributing to the unusually large increase was a new service by CMA CGM and Maersk Line that was introduced last summer.
Imports are increasing strongly at the Puget Sound ports. Tacoma recorded a 21 percent increase in imports in June.