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Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington, United States

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About Tacoma

Tacoma shares the Puget Sound catchment and joint management with Seattle, and carries a large share of the Alaska trade alongside its international traffic. Which of the two a booking lands at is decided by the service rather than the cargo, and the inland connections are effectively the same. It sits at the far end of the longest routing from Europe.

First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Tacoma — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 2531 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider United States lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.

Port information

Reference details for Tacoma, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.

City
Tacoma, Washington
Country
United States
Port code (UN/LOCODE)
USTIW
Port type
Container terminal
Indicative sea transit
25–31 days

What to know about Tacoma

  • Shares Puget Sound catchment and management with Seattle
  • Substantial Alaska trade alongside international cargo
  • Inland connections effectively identical to Seattle
  • Longest routing from Europe of the US mainland ports
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Moving cargo through Tacoma? Get a quote.

Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.

Indicative from £1,750.00 per 20ft container on United States lanes. Cities and cargo details next.

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