The service will commence in late October with the 15,372-TEU vessel EVER MACH and is scheduled to make 13 consecutive weekly calls through January at the Pierce County Terminal in Tacoma.

This reinstatement aligns with heightened export demand from regional growers and producers shipping refrigerated commodities—including apples and fresh potatoes—at seasonal volume peaks.

As the second-largest refrigerated export gateway in the United States, the NWSA plays a pivotal role in global cold-chain logistics. Evergreen Marine ranks among its top ocean carriers for temperature-controlled cargo, underscoring the strategic importance of this service restoration.

The gateway’s effectiveness is reinforced by robust inland rail and intermodal infrastructure. Key rail hubs—including Minot (North Dakota), Pocatello (Idaho), and Wallula (Washington)—enable seamless, time-sensitive movement of perishable goods from major production areas to international markets.

Dick Marzano, NWSA Co-Chair and President of the Port of Tacoma Commission, emphasized that the NWSA serves as an essential link between U.S. agricultural producers and global buyers. He noted that enhanced, reliable ocean capacity during the harvest window strengthens supply chain resilience and expands market access for growers across eastern Washington and the broader region.

Ryan Calkins, NWSA Co-Chair and President of the Port of Seattle Commission, underscored the integrated value proposition of the NWSA: synergistic inland rail connectivity, modern marine terminal capabilities, and dependable ocean liner services. Evergreen’s additional weekly sailing reinforces this end-to-end efficiency precisely when regional agriculture faces its highest export throughput demands.

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