The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported a 24% increase in breakbulk cargo volumes through April 2026, driven by strong industrial demand. Year-to-date breakbulk cargo reached 125,411 metric tons. Container volumes, however, declined compared to last year’s strong performance linked to tariff-related frontloading. In April, total container throughput reached 218,239 TEUs, down 21.4% year-on-year. Full imports fell 29.9%, while full exports decreased 12.3%. For the fiscal year through April, NWSA handled 932,958 TEUs, a decline of 16% compared to the same period in 2025. Year-to-date full imports dropped 20.9%, while exports decreased 1.8%. Domestic container volumes remained relatively stable, declining only 1.3%. Alaska volumes fell 1.5%, while Hawaii cargo volumes slipped 0.2%. Vehicle volumes also declined. NWSA handled 87,664 auto units through April, down 12.4% year-on-year as tariffs continued to affect the automotive sector. The post NWSA breakbulk cargo volumes rise 24% through April appeared first on Container News .